Weddings in Film & TV
Wedding of Interest
1893 Microbiologist Robert Koch (49) weds actress Hedwig Freiberg (20)
Robert Koch
Wedding of Interest
1981 Television producer Lorne Michaels (36) weds model Susan Forristal
Lorne Michaels
Divorces in Film & TV
Divorce of Interest
1974 Singer-composer Quincy Jones Jr (28) divorces actress Ulla Andersson (41) after 5 years of marriage
Quincy Jones Jr
September in History
Dog Unearths Cave of Antiquity
A cave complex that contained wall paintings later described by experts as 'the cradle of art' was unearthed on this day by a curious dog, named Robot.
September 12, 1940
Fiery Birth for Star Spangled Banner
The national anthem of the United States, the Star Spangled Banner, is set to music written by a British composer and was originally an old drinking song.
September 13, 1814
Fatal Legacy of a Beautiful Riviera
Two famous American women – Grace Kelly and Isadora Duncan, both died after tragic motoring accidents in the same area on this day, though half a century apart.
September 14, 1982
Agatha Christie, The World's Best-Selling Novelist
Agatha Christie was born on this day. She went on to become the best-selling writer of all time, her novels having sold about 2 billion copies worldwide.
September 15, 1890