- 1948 "Angel in the Wings" closes at Coronet Theater NYC after 308 performances
- 1962 Beatles record "How Do You Do It" at EMI
- 1965 Beatles' single "Help!" goes #1 & stays #1 for 3 weeks
- 1970 Russian ballerina Natalia Makarova gets political asylum
- 1977 "Godspell" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 527 performances
- 1983 "Joseph & the Amazing Dreamcoat" closes at Royale NYC after 747 performances
- 1984 Nigerian singer Fela Kuti sentenced to 2 years
- 1991 "Most Happy Fella" opens at NY State Theater NYC
Event of Interest
1995 Cult TV series "Xena: Warrior Princess" starring Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor debuts in the US
Lucy Lawless
- 1996 13th MTV Video Music Awards: Alanis Morrisett & Smashing Pumpkins win
- 1997 14th MTV Video Music Awards: Jamiroquai, Jewel & Beck win
September in History
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The Great Fire of London
The Great Fire of London began on this day when sparks from a baker’s oven ignited his home. Fanned by strong winds, the blaze consumed 80 per cent of the city.
September 2, 1666![Tragedy of Macbeth Brings Fits of Laughter]()
Tragedy of Macbeth Brings Fits of Laughter
Lawrence of Arabia star Peter O’Toole returned to the stage on this day playing Shakespeare’s Macbeth in London. Critics savaged the production but the fans?
September 3, 1980![Jesse James – Hero or Cold Killer?]()
Jesse James – Hero or Cold Killer?
Hailed by some as a folk hero and by others as a cold-bloodied killer, Jesse James, one of America’s most infamous outlaws, was born on this day.
September 5, 1847![Woman Jockey Rides Into Record Books]()
Woman Jockey Rides Into Record Books
Jockey Gay Kelleway is the only woman to ride a winner at England’s famous Royal Ascot. She was also the first jockey to wear a TV camera on her helmet.
September 6, 1992
