September 21st, 1897: The New York Sun published it’s editorial “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”.
September 21st, 1937: J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was published.
September 21st, 1948: Texaco Star Theater with Milton Berle premiered on NBC.
September 21st, 1955: In his last fight, undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano knocked out light heavyweight Archie Moore in the 9th round at Yankee Stadium.
September 21st, 1957: Perry Mason, starring Raymond Burr, premiered on CBS.
September 21st, 1970: The first NFL Monday Night Football game was played between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets.
September 21st, 1991: USA Basketball announced the “Dream Team” for the 1992 Olympics, the first time professional players were allowed to compete in the Olympics.
September 21st, 2004: Green Day released their album American Idiot.
Author Stephen King turns 73 years old.
Actor Bill Murray turns 70 years old.
Director Ethan Coen turns 63 years old.
Actor David Coulier turns 61 years old.
Actress Nancy Travis turns 59 years old.
Actor Rob Morrow turns 58 years old.
Singer Faith Hill turns 53 years old.
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro turns 49 years old.
Actor Luke Wilson turns 49 years old.
Singer/songwriter Liam Gallagher turns 48 years old.
Actress Maggie Grace turns 37 years old.
Monday, September 21st is National Pecan Cookie Day.
