It happened on a… September 21

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

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.

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

Jimmy Hendrix changes spelling of his name to Jimi.

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

« Perry Mason » TV series starring Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV.

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

J.R.R. Tolkien’s « The Hobbit » was first published.

First cowboy film « Kit Carson » premieres in US.

The French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.