It happened on a… September 26

TV Period drama “Downton Abbey” premieres in the UK created by Julian Fellowes, starring Hugh Bonnevillle and an ensemble cast

Canada’s Ben Johnson stripped of his 100 Metre Olympic Gold Medal and world record following a positive drug test; forced by the lOC to return the medal and disqualified from the games.

Britain & China initial agreement return Hong Kong to China in 1997

“Knight Rider”, starring David Hasselhoff, debuts on NBC.

The Beatles release “Abbey Road” album.

“Gilligan’s Island” premiered on CBS-TV. The show aired for the last time on September 4, 1967.