Kennedy suggests joint US-USSR expedition to moon 50 years ago this hour (1963)


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(Friday, September 20, 1963, 11:00 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy urged in a major policy speech before the United Nations today that the United States and Russia become partners in space and put a man on the moon together as a positive step toward ending the Cold War.

Kennedy told the 18th UN General Assembly session that East and West could engage in a “contest of achievement instead of intimidation.”

‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Picket Fences’ top Emmys 20 years ago this hour (1993)


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(Sunday, September 19, 1993, 8 p.m. EDT)Seinfeld, a fictionalized version of comedian Jerry Seinfeld featuring a host of his friends and acquaintances, captured top honors tonight at the 45th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning three Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Picket Fences’ top Emmys 20 years ago this hour (1993)

Singer-songwriter Gram Parsons pronounced dead 40 years ago this hour (1973)


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(Wednesday, September 19, 1973, 12:15 a.m. PDT) — Singer-songwriter Gram Parsons died today under mysterious circumstances in Joshua Tree, California. Parsons, who was 26, played with The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers. His coffin was later stolen by two of his associates and set on fire.

‘The Patty Duke Show’ premieres on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (1963)


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(Wednesday, September 18, 1963, 8:00 p.m. EDT )The Patty Duke Show, a sitcom television series about a teenager living in the Brooklyn Heights section of New York City and her “identical cousin” who arrives from Scotland to live with Patty’s family and attend school, debuted tonight on ABC.

‘Rudy’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 20 years ago today (1993)


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(Saturday, September 18, 1993)Rudy, a sports film about the life of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Directed by David Anspaugh, the film starred Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Charles S. Dutton, Lili Taylor and Jason Miller.

Kiss appears without makeup for the first time 30 years ago today (1983)


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(Sunday, September 18, 1983) — The rock band Kiss officially appeared in public without makeup for the first time during an appearance today on MTV, which coincided with the release of the band’s new album, Lick It Up.

John Lennon, Yoko Ono separate 40 years ago today (1973)


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(Tuesday, September 18, 1973) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon moved out of the Dakota apartment in New York today and headed off to Los Angeles to begin an 18-month separation from wife Yoko Ono. Continue reading John Lennon, Yoko Ono separate 40 years ago today (1973)

‘The Robe,’ first film presented in CinemaScope, premieres in New York City 60 years ago tonight (1953)


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(Wednesday, September 16, 1953)The Robe, a Biblical epic film that tells the story of a Roman military tribune who commands the unit that crucifies Jesus and the first movie presented in the widescreen process CinemaScope, had its world premiere today at the Roxy Theater in New York.

Directed by Henry Koster, the film starred Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature and Michael Rennie.

Allied invasion of Italy ends with Allied victory 70 years ago today (1943)


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(Thursday, September 16, 1943; during the Allied invasion of Italy, part of the Italian Campaign of World War II) — The Allied invasion of Italy ended today when German Colonel-General Heinrich von Vietinghoff recommended breaking off the battle and pivoting Tenth Army into a new defensive line spanning the Sorrento Peninsula. Continue reading Allied invasion of Italy ends with Allied victory 70 years ago today (1943)

‘Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Volume 2: Live from Montreux’ released 20 years ago today (1993)


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(Tuesday, September 14, 1993)Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Volume 2: Live from Montreux, Starr’s second official live album, was released today. Continue reading ‘Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Volume 2: Live from Montreux’ released 20 years ago today (1993)