Monthly Archives: September 2026

Ford, Carter face off in first general election debate since 1960 as sound failure interrupts broadcast 50 years ago this hour (Sep 23 1976)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Ford vs. Carter: The first 1976 presidential debate'

(Thursday, September 23, 1976, 9:30-11:29 p.m. EDT; during the United States presidential election, 1976) — U.S. President Gerald Ford and Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter squared off tonight in the first televised presidential general election debate in 16 years, engaging in a generally civil but pointed exchange over the nation’s economy, government spending, and leadership before an estimated television audience of more than 90 million Americans. Continue reading Ford, Carter face off in first general election debate since 1960 as sound failure interrupts broadcast 50 years ago this hour (Sep 23 1976) →

Neptune identified as planet 180 years ago this hour (Sep 24 1846)

1840s


Video: 'Top 10 AMAZING Facts About Neptune'

(Thursday, September 24, 1846, 12:15 a.m. local time) — Neptune, the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in the Solar System, was identified as a planet early this morning at the Berlin Observatory by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle. Continue reading Neptune identified as planet 180 years ago this hour (Sep 24 1846) →

The Doors record ‘I Looked At You’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 23 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'I Looked at You (2017 Remaster)'

(Friday, September 23, 1966, 3:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “I Looked At You” for their debut album today at Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.

The Doors record ‘The Crystal Ship’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Crystal Ship (2017 Remaster)'

(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “The Crystal Ship” for their debut album tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood. Continue reading The Doors record ‘The Crystal Ship’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966) →

The Doors record ‘Back Door Man’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Back Door Man (2017 Remaster)'

(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 3:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “Back Door Man” for their debut album today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Back Door Man’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966) →

Woody Allen’s ‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ premieres in Lansing, Michigan 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Woody Allen


Video: 'What's Up, Tiger Lily?' (trailer)

(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 1:00 p.m. EDT) — What’s Up, Tiger Lily?, the Japanese action film Key of Keys re-dubbed to change the plot to make it a comedy about a secret egg salad recipe, premiered today at Campus Theatre in Lansing Michigan. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ premieres in Lansing, Michigan 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966) →

‘The Fool’ by Sanford Clark peaks at #7 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 22 1956)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, September 22, 1956) — “The Fool” by Sanford Clark peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Fool’ by Sanford Clark peaks at #7 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 22 1956) →

British hang American spy Nathan Hale in New York City 250 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1776)

1770s, American Revolutionary War


Video: 'Nathan Hale: One Life to Give | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU'

(Sunday, September 22, 1776, 11:00 a.m. local time; during the American Revolutionary War part of the American Revolution) — Nathan Hale, a 21-year-old American soldier and spy for the Continental Army, was executed this morning without trial one day after being captured by the British in New York City. Continue reading British hang American spy Nathan Hale in New York City 250 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1776) →

The Beach Boys complete recording ‘Good Vibrations’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Good Vibrations: Session Highlights'

(Wednesday, September 21, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. EDT) — After seven months of recording, more than 20 studio sessions and an estimated production cost of $50,000, The Beach Boys completed work tonight on their ambitious new single, “Good Vibrations,” a recording that is already being described as one of the most elaborate ever attempted in popular music. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording ‘Good Vibrations’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1966) →

‘Fonzie Loves Pinky’ episode airs on ‘Happy Days’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1976)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Fonzie and Pinky love montage'

(Tuesday, September 21, 1976, 8:00 p.m. EDT in New York) — Fonzie’s old flame Pinky Tuscadero returns, and the couple starts to rekindle their relationship on tonight’s episode of the ABC sitcom television series Happy Days.

In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode (along with part three) #87 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes.