It happened on a… September 21

2017

Discovery of the first brainless animal that sleeps, the jellyfish Cassiopea, research published in “Current Biology” by Caltech scientists

1992

The new Ottawa Senators hockey team play their first home exhibition game in the Civic Centre. Ottawa is finally back in the NHL after 58 years; the old Stanley Cup winning Senators moved to St. Louis in 1934.

1970

“Monday Night Football” created by Roone Arledge, premieres on ABC – Browns 31, Jets 21.

1966

Jimmy Hendrix changes spelling of his name to Jimi.

1963

Opening of Place des Arts, despite demonstrations by separatists; new concert hall.

1957

“Perry Mason” TV series starring Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV.

1955

In his last fight, undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano KOs light heavyweight Archie Moore in the 9th round at Yankee Stadium, NYC

1937

J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” was first published.

1903

First cowboy film “Kit Carson” premieres in US.

1792

The French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.