Allies win decisive victory in First Battle of the Marne 100 years ago today (Sep 12 1914)


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(Saturday, September 12, 1914; during World War I) — The First Battle of the Marne ended in an Allied victory today, forcing the German Imperial Army to abandon its push on Paris and retreat north-west, leading to the “Race to the Sea.” Continue reading Allies win decisive victory in First Battle of the Marne 100 years ago today (Sep 12 1914)

Americans delay British advance in Battle of North Point 200 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1814)


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(Monday, September 12, 1814, 1:00 p.m. local time; part of the Battle of Baltimore and War of 1812) — The Battle of North Point took place in Maryland today as American forces slowed British troops advancing on Baltimore.

‘Frasier’ ‘Picket Fences’ big winners at Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1994)


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(Sunday, September 11, 1994, 8:00 p.m. EDT)Frasier and Picket Fences dominated the 46th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning four awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the first of five consecutive awards in this category). Continue reading ‘Frasier’ ‘Picket Fences’ big winners at Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1994)

‘Little House on the Prairie’ series debuts on NBC-TV 40 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1974)


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(Wednesday, September 11, 1974, 8:00 p.m. EDT)Little House on the Prairie, a Western drama about a family living on a farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s, debuted tonight as a regular television series on NBC. It starred Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle and Melissa Sue Anderson.

‘Hotel Rwanda’ premieres in Toronto 10 years ago today (Sep 11 2004)


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(Saturday, September 11, 2004)Hotel Rwanda, a historical drama film about a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Directed by Terry George, the film starred Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix and Nick Nolte.

‘Places in the Heart’ premieres in Toronto 30 years ago today (Sep 11 1984)


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(Tuesday, September 11, 1984)Places in the Heart, a drama film about a farmer’s widow who fights to keep her land during the Depression, premiered today at the Toronto Film Festival.

Directed by Robert Benton, the film starred Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, Danny Glover, John Malkovich, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan.

Americans defeat British in Battle of Lake Champlain 200 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1814)


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(Sunday, September 11, 1814, 10:30 a.m. local time; during the War of 1812) — An American fleet scored a decisive victory over the British today in the Battle of Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh, New York, finally ending British invasions of the northern States.

‘The Shawshank Redemption’ premieres in Toronto 20 years ago today (Sep 10 1994)


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(Saturday, September 10, 1994)The Shawshank Redemption, a drama film about a man who discovers himself after he is sentenced to life in prison, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Directed by Frank Darabont, the film starred Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows and James Whitmore.

‘Sabrina’ film premieres in London 60 years ago today (Sep 9 1954)


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(Thursday, September 9, 1954)Sabrina, a romantic comedy film about two wealthy brothers who fall for the chauffeur’s daughter, premiered today in London.

Directed by Billy Wilder, the film starred Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden.