On This Day - September 18
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in history that happened on this day, starting with...
1793: Capitol’s Cornerstone Was Laid
President George Washington presided over the ceremony that placed the first cornerstone of the US. apitol in Washington, DC—a lasting symbol of American democracy.
1837: Tiffany & Co. Was Founded
Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young opened a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in New York City—later rebranded in 1853 as the now-iconic Tiffany & Co.
1951: A Streetcar Named Desire Premiered
Elia Kazan’s adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ acclaimed play debuted at New York’s Warner Theatre, with Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh delivering legendary performances.
1951: The Day the Earth Stood Still Premiered
Robert Wise’s groundbreaking science fiction film premiered, introducing audiences to Klaatu and his robot companion Gort in a Cold War-era parable.
1959: Harvey Glatman Was Executed
Convicted serial killer Harvey Glatman—dubbed the “Glamour Girl Slayer”—was executed in California’s gas chamber.
1964: The Addams Family Debuted
Television welcomed its creepiest, kookiest clan when The Addams Family sitcom debuted on ABC, starring John Astin and Carolyn Jones.
1970: Jimi Hendrix Died
The rock world mourned the loss of guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix, who was found dead in London at just 27 years old.
1973: Jimmy Carter Filed UFO Report
Jimmy Carter filed an official report describing an unidentified flying object he claimed to have seen years earlier in Georgia.
1983: Kiss Appeared Unmasked on MTV
Rock band Kiss shocked fans when they appeared on MTV for the first time without their trademark face paint, revealing their true faces to the world.
1987: Fatal Attraction Opened
Adrian Lyne’s psychological thriller, starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close, opened in US theaters and quickly became a cultural sensation.
1998: Rush Hour Was Released
Brett Ratner’s action-comedy Rush Hour, pairing Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, premiered and marked Chan’s Hollywood breakthrough success.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
