Daily Archives: September 8, 2026

‘My Man Godfrey’ screwball comedy film premieres in Hollywood 90 years ago this hour (Sep 8 1936)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: 'My Man Godfrey' trailer

(Tuesday, September 8, 1936, 8:30 p.m. PDT) — My Man Godfrey, a screwball comedy film about a zany heiress who tries to help a tramp by making him the family butler, premiered tonight at Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, near Hollywood and Vine, in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘My Man Godfrey’ screwball comedy film premieres in Hollywood 90 years ago this hour (Sep 8 1936) →

Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong, 82, dies in Beijing 50 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1976)

1970s, Cold War


Video: 'NBC Nightly News 9/9/1976 (Death of Mao Zedong)'

(Thursday, September 9, 1976, 12:10 a.m. China Standard Time) — Mao Zedong, the pre-eminent figure of the Chinese Communist revolution and the leader of his country since 1949, died today in Beijing four days after suffering third heart attack since May 1976. Chairman Mao was 82. Continue reading Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong, 82, dies in Beijing 50 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1976) →