September 26, 2010

Born on this date
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Korchinski!

720 years ago
1290

Died on this date
Margaret, Maid of Norway, 7. Queen-designate of Scots, 1286-1290. Margaret, the only child of King Eric II of Norway, was the granddaughter of King Alexander III of Scotland, and was designated as his presumptive heiress as his only surviving relative. Her status was the subject of dispute and negotiation. Margaret took ill on the voyage from Norway to Scotland, and died in the Norwegian archipelago of Orkney. The Scottish crown was next held by John Balliol.

430 years ago
1580

Exploration
Francis Drake sailed his galleon Golden Hind into Plymouth, England, completing his circumnavigation of the globe.

390 years ago
1620

Died on this date
Taichang, 38. Emperor of China, 1620. Taichang, born Zhu Changluo, acceded to the throne on his 38th birthday, upon the death of his father Wanli. Emperor Taichang died just 29 days later, after taking a red pill following a bout of diarrhea. His reign was the shortest of the Ming dynasty; he was succeeded by his son Tianqi.

210 years ago
1800

Died on this date
William Billings, 53. U.S. composer. Mr. Billings was the first American choral composer, writing for four-part chorus, to be sung a cappella. He taught singing schools for many years, but died in poverty, 12 days before his 54th birthday.

190 years ago
1820

Died on this date
Daniel Boone, 86. U.S. frontiersman. Mr. Boone explored, surveyed, and eventually settled in Kentucky (then part of Virginia), where he participated in the American Revolution. Mr. Boone’s troops were routed--and one of his sons killed--in a skirmish with Butler’s Rangers, the great Loyalist guerrilla force (my direct ancestor, James Henry, was the youthful ward of that group’s leader, John Butler). Mr. Boone served several terms as a representative in the Virginia legislature, but after losing large tracts of his land holdings through lawsuits, he moved to Missouri, where the Spanish government granted him a large tract of land and made him a district magistrate. The popular television series Daniel Boone, starring Fess Parker, was broadcast in the U.S.A. on NBC from 1964-1970.

140 years ago
1870

Born on this date
Christian X. King of Denmark, 1912-1947; King of Iceland, 1918-1944. Christian X, a member of the House of Glücksburg, succeeded his father Frederick VIII on the throne. He was known as an authoritarian ruler, but was admired by his people during the Nazi occupation of Denmark during World War II, as he daily rode his horse in Copenhagen without a bodyguard. Christian X died on April 20, 1947 at the age of 76, and was succeeded by his son King Frederick IX.

90 years ago
1920

Football
APFA
St. Paul Ideals 0 @ Rock Island (1-0) 48

The Independents routed the Ideals, who were not a member of the American Professional Football Association, before 800 fans at Douglas Park in what is now regarded as the first regular season game for what is now the National Football League.

Wisconsin professional
Chicago Boosters 3 @ Green Bay (0-0-1) 3

Baseball
George Uhle (4-5) pitched 7 innings of relief and earned the win, while batting 2 for 4 with a run batted in as the Cleveland Indians defeated the St. Louis Browns 7-5 at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis to remain ½ game in front of the Chicago White Sox in the American League pennant race. Mr. Uhle relieved starter Ray Caldwell with 1 out in the 1st inning after Mr. Caldwell was rocked for 4 hits and 5 runs--4 earned. Joe Sewell drove in 4 runs for the Indians.

Eddie Cicotte (21-10) pitched a 7-hitter with no earned runs to lead the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 win over the Detroit Tigers before 25,000 fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Mr. Cicotte batted 2 for 4 with a run batted in, and made 5 assists and an error in the 504th and last game of his 14-year major league career. Chicago center fielder Happy Felsch batted 2 for 2 with a base on balls, sacrifice, double, run, and RBI, making 3 putouts in the 749th and last game of his 6-year major league career. The Black Sox scandal broke two days later, abruptly ending the careers of both men. Howard Ehmke (14-18) took the loss.

80 years ago
1930

Baseball
George Watkins had 3 hits, including a home run, to help the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 before 10,000 fans at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis to clinch the National League pennant. Jesse Haines (13-8) pitched an 8-hit complete game victory, while losing pitcher Erv Brame (17-8) allowed 16 hits and 10 earned runs in a complete game.

Al Simmons doubled home Wally Schang from second base with 1 out in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Philadelphia Athletics a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees before 5,000 fans at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Mr. Simmons' hit came against George Pipgras, who had just relieved Frank Barnes. Mr. Barnes (0-1) allowed 8 hits and 7 earned runs in 8.1 innings, walking 8 batters and striking out 2, making 6 assists, while batting 0 for 3 with a base on balls and a run batted in in the 7th and last game of his 2-year major league career. Mr. Barnes' first 13 pitches were balls as he loaded the bases before Mr. Simmons hit a sacrifice fly, followed by another base on balls. New York left fielder Babe Ruth hit a fly ball in the 3rd inning that struck a radio speaker horn in right field and caromed back onto the field; the speaker was out of play and the hit should have been ruled a home run, but it was ruled a ground-rule double. It was the second such call to go against Mr. Ruth in 1930. Eddie Rommel (9-4) pitched 5 innings in relief of Charlie Perkins and was credited with the win.

Ted Lyons (22-15) pitched a 5-hitter and hit a solo home run to lead off the 5th inning for what proved to be the deciding run for the Chicago White Sox as they defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-1 before 1,500 fans at Navin Field in Detroit. Losing pitcher Waite Hoyt (11-10) allowed 8 hits and 2 runs--both earned--in 8 innings.

70 years ago
1940

War
Japanese forces landed unopposed at Haiphong, Indochina.

Defense
Reliable sources in Berlin predicted a German-Italian-Spanish treaty would be signed in the near future.

The American Legion, at its annual convention in Boston, voted against a strict U.S. policy of neutrality.

Economics and finance
The U.S.A. announced a complete embargo on the export of all types of steel and iron scrap except to Britain and the Western Hemisphere, cutting off Japan from a principal source of war material.

The U.S.A. granted Brazil a $20-million loan for the development of its steel industry.

Business
The U.S. Justice Department ordered 59 alien employees of the Bata Shoe Company to leave the country within a reasonable time or face deportation.

60 years ago
1950

On television tonight
Suspense, on CBS
Tonight's episode: Six to One

Died on this date
Pierre Roy, 70. French artist. Mr. Roy has been credited as the founder of the surrealist movement, and was known for his realistically painted compositions of ordinary objects in unexpected arrangements.

War
U.S. units advancing from the southwestern Korean beachhead linked up with other forces in the Seoul sector after advancing 55 miles in one day. The U.S.A. tentatively admitted to the Chinese Communist charge that American planes had bombed Manchurian territory. Associated Press reported that the U.S. Navy expected to call up 15,000 reserve officers and raise its total strength from 375,000 to 579,000.

Defense
Foreign ministers of the North Atlantic Treaty countries, meeting in New York, announced agreement on the creation of an integrated NATO force "at the earliest possible date." The question of West German was referred to a later meeting of defense ministers in Washington.

Politics and government
U.S. Representative Gordon McDonough (Republican--California) put up for sale President Harry Truman's derogatory letter about the U.S. Marines, after insuring it for $10,000.

50 years ago
1960

Hit parade
#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Adam and Eve--Paul Anka (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in France (IFOP): Romantica--Dalida (2nd week at #1)

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 My Heart Has a Mind of its Own--Connie Francis
2 The Twist--Chubby Checker
3 Chain Gang--Sam Cooke
4 Mr. Custer--Larry Verne
5 A Million to One--Jimmy Charles and the Reveletts
6 It's Now or Never--Elvis Presley
7 Walk - Don't Run--The Ventures
8 Kiddio--Brook Benton
9 So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)--The Everly Brothers
10 Save the Last Dance for Me--The Drifters

Singles entering the chart were Somebody to Love (#75)/Artificial Flowers (#90) by Bobby Darin; Temptation by Roger Williams (#91); Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles (#94); Summer's Gone by Paul Anka (#97); Alabam by Cowboy Copas (#98); You Talk Too Much by Frankie Ford (#99); and Wait by Jimmy Clanton (#100).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Music Vendor)
1 My Heart Has a Mind of its Own--Connie Francis (2nd week at #1)
2 Chain Gang--Sam Cooke
3 Mr. Custer--Larry Verne
4 The Twist--Chubby Checker
--Hank Ballard and the Midnighters
5 Kiddio--Brook Benton
6 A Million to One--Jimmy Charles and the Reveletts
7 So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)--The Everly Brothers
8 It's Now or Never--Elvis Presley
9 Walk - Don't Run--The Ventures
10 Theme from the Apartment-- Ferrante and Teicher with their Orchestra & Chorus

Singles entering the chart were Just a Little by Brenda Lee (#68); Togetherness by Frankie Avalon (#70); Summer's Gone by Paul Anka (#84); Artificial Flowers by Bobby Darin (#90); The Sundowners, with versions by Billy Vaughn and his Orchestra; and Felix Slatkin (#91); Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters (#92); Shimmy Like Kate by the Olympics (#93); Itchin' by Jack Jones (#95); Stay by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs (#97); Bongola by Preston Epps (#99); and Hush Hush by Jimmy Reed (#100).
Vancouver's Top 10 (CKWX)
1 Robot Man--Jamie Horton
2 Devil or Angel--Bobby Vee
3 Let's Have a Party--Wanda Jackson
4 Let's Think About Living--Bob Luman
5 Mr. Custer--Larry Verne
6 Run Samson Run--Neil Sedaka
7 Time Machine--Dante and the Evergreens
8 Hot Rod Lincoln--Johnny Bond
9 Blue Angel--Roy Orbison
10 North to Alaska--Johnny Horton

Singles entering the chart were Sailor (Your Home is the Sea) by Lolita (#22); Twistin U.S.A. by Danny and the Juniors (#33); Don't Be Cruel by Bill Black's Combo (#37); Journey of Love by the Crests (#47); Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles (#49); Temptation by Roger Williams (#54); Alvin for President by David Seville and the Chipmunks (#57); Tonight's the Night by the Shirelles (#58); Everglades by the Kingston Trio (#59); and Summer's Gone by Paul Anka (#60).

Politics and government
U.S. presidential candidates Senator John F. Kennedy (Democrat) and Vice President Richard Nixon (Republican) appeared together in a television studio in Chicago to engage in the first of four televised debates, the first televised debate, broadcast on CBS, between presidential candidates in the United States. Sen. Kennedy came across on television better than Mr. Nixon, who had a heavy facial shadow, and had declined to wear make-up (Mr. Nixon was also in pain from a knee injury suffered that day). I’ve heard it said that those who just heard the radio broadcasts of the debates gave Mr. Nixon the edge, but I’ve heard the audio recordings of all four debates, and I’d give Mr. Kennedy the edge in all but the third, which I think was won by Mr. Nixon. In contrast to today’s so-called debates in the United States, there were no memorable one-liners or snappy sound bites; instead, both candidates gave thoughtful, detailed answers to questions of actual policies, and came across as being greatly superior to any candidates from recent years.



Diplomacy
In an address to the United Nations General Assembly, Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker asked the Soviet Union to resume disarmament negotiations, and offered proposals for world peace.

Football
CFL
WIFU
Edmonton (8-2) 15 @ Winnipeg (10-1) 2
Calgary (2-7-2) 35 @ Saskatchewan (1-7-1) 45

Cowboy Woodruff and Joe-Bob Smith scored touchdowns for the Eskimos in their win over the Blue Bombers before 20,950 fans at Winnipeg Stadium. Jackie Parker missed both converts, but kicked a field goal.

9,512 fans saw the Roughriders defeat the Stampeders at Taylor Field in Regina.



40 years ago
1970

Hit parade
#1 single in Rhodesia (Lyons Maid): In the Summertime--Mungo Jerry (6th week at #1)

#1 single in France: Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer--Marc Hamilton (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Italy (FIMI): In the Summertime--Mungo Jerry

#1 single in West Germany (Media Control): In the Summertime--Mungo Jerry (7th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (BMRB): Band of Gold--Freda Payne (2nd week at #1)

Australia's Top 10 (Go-Set)
1 In the Summertime--Mungo Jerry (5th week at #1)
--The Mixtures
2 El Condor Pasa--Simon & Garfunkel
3 The Wonder of You--Elvis Presley
4 Old Man Emu--John Williamson
5 (They Long to Be) Close to You--Carpenters
6 Up Around the Bend/Run Through the Jungle--Creedence Clearwater Revival
7 Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)--Melanie with the Edwin Hawkins Singers
8 The Long and Winding Road/For You Blue--The Beatles
9 Knock Knock Who's There--Mary Hopkin
--Liv Maesson
10 Rhythm of Life--Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations

Singles entering the chart were Flower Garden by Nick Lampe (#54); (If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? by Ronnie Dyson (#56); I Got the Feeling by Neil Diamond (#57); and Hey, Mister Sun by Bobby Sherman (#58).

Netherlands Top 10 (De Nederlandse Top 40)
1 Lola--The Kinks
2 Back Home--Golden Earring
3 Wigwam--Bob Dylan
4 Suicide is Painless--The Mash
5 Hulen is Voor Jou te Laat--Corry en de Rekels
6 Are You Ready?--Pacific Gas & Electric
7 Wild World--Jimmy Cliff
8 Wild and Exciting--Earth & Fire
9 Sex Machine--James Brown
10 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida--Iron Butterfly

Singles entering the chart were To My Father's House by the Les Humphries Singers (#30); Our House by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (#31); Strange Band/The Weavers Answer by Family (#34); Tell the World We're Not In by the Peddlers (#38); (They Long to Be) Close to You by the Carpenters (#39); and Amsterdam by Buck Owens & his Buckaroos (#40).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 Ain't No Mountain High Enough--Diana Ross (2nd week at #1)
2 War--Edwin Starr
3 Lookin' Out My Back Door/Long as I Can See the Light--Creedence Clearwater Revival
4 Patches--Clarence Carter
5 Julie, Do Ya Love Me--Bobby Sherman
6 Cracklin' Rosie--Neil Diamond
7 Candida--Dawn
8 Snowbird--Anne Murray
9 (I Know) I'm Losing You--Rare Earth
10 25 or 6 to 4--Chicago

Singles entering the chart were See Me, Feel Me by the Who (#75); It Don't Matter to Me by Bread (#78); Engine Number 9 by Wilson Pickett (#83); Lovin' You Baby by White Plains (#86); Our World by Blue Mink (#90); Gas Lamps and Clay by Blues Image (#95); Just Let it Come by Alive "N Kickin" (#96); Funky Man by Kool & The Gang (#97); Baby Don't Take Your Love by Faith, Hope and Charity (#98); and Sweetheart by Engelbert Humperdinck (#99).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough--Diana Ross
2 Lookin’ Out My Back Door--Creedence Clearwater Revival
3 Julie, Do Ya Love Me--Bobby Sherman
4 Patches--Clarence Carter
5 Candida--Dawn
6 War--Edwin Starr
7 Cracklin' Rosie--Neil Diamond
8 25 or 6 to 4--Chicago
9 (I Know) I'm Losing You--Rare Earth
10 Don't Play that Song--Aretha Franklin with the Dixie Flyers

Singles entering the chart were See Me, Feel Me by the Who (#65); Lucretia MacEvil by Blood, Sweat & Tears (#68); Sweetheart by Engelbert Humperdinck (#73); It Don't Matter to Me by Bread (#75); Engine Number 9 by Wilson Pickett (#76); And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind by Mark Lindsay (#79); Let Me Back In by Tyrone Davis (#80); Got to Believe in Love by Robin McNamara (#86); Love Uprising by Otis Leaville (#87); Why Don't They Understand by Bobby Vinton (#91); Stoned Cowboy by Fantasy (#93); So Close by Jake Holmes (#94); Greenwood Mississippi by Little Richard (#96); You're Gonna Make It by the Festivals (#99); and I Think I Love You by the Partridge Family (#100).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Record World)
1 Lookin' Out My Back Door/Long as I Can See the Light--Creedence Clearwater Revival
2 Patches--Clarence Carter
3 Julie, Do Ya Love Me--Bobby Sherman
4 Candida--Dawn
5 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough--Diana Ross
6 Cracklin' Rosie--Neil Diamond
7 Don't Play that Song--Aretha Franklin with the Dixie Flyers
8 Snowbird--Anne Murray
9 War--Edwin Starr
10 I (Who Have Nothing)--Tom Jones

Singles entering the chart were Lucretia MacEvil by Blood, Sweat & Tears (#61); It Don't Matter to Me by Bread (#63); Sweetheart by Engelbert Humperdinck (#70); Got to Believe in Love by Robin McNamara (#71); Engine Number 9 by Wilson Pickett (#80); So Close by Jake Holmes (#81); Stoned Cowboy by Fantasy (#89); Let's Work Together by Canned Heat (#90); Woodstock by the Assembled Multitude (#92); If You were Mine by Ray Charles (#94); You Better Think Twice by Poco (#99); Strange by Jellyroll (#100); and Baby Don't Take Your Love by Faith, Hope and Charity (also #100).

Canada's Top 10 (RPM)
1 Lookin' Out My Back Door--Creedence Clearwater Revival
2 Snowbird--Anne Murray
3 25 or 6 to 4--Chicago
4 War--Edwin Starr
5 Indiana Wants Me--R. Dean Taylor
6 Julie, Do Ya Love Me--Bobby Sherman
7 Hi-De-Ho--Blood, Sweat & Tears
8 Joanne--Michael Nesmith & the First National Band
9 Ten Pound Note--Steel River
10 I (Who Have Nothing)--Tom Jones

Singles entering the chart were Moonshine (Friend of Mine) by the Five Man Electrical Band (#79); The Circle Game by Buffy Sainte-Marie (#83); Lady D'Arbanville by Cat Stevens (#85); It Don't Matter to Me by Bread (#87); Lucretia MacEvil by Blood, Sweat & Tears (#91); Our House by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (#92); Come on and Say It by the Grass Roots (#94); It's a Shame by the Spinners (#95); Years May Come, Years May Go by the Irish Rovers (#96); See Me, Feel Me by the Who (#98); Long Long Time by Linda Ronstadt (#99); and Wild World by Jimmy Cliff (#100).

Calgary's Top 10 (Glenn's Music)
1 Patches--Clarence Carter
2 Lookin' Out My Back Door--Creedence Clearwater Revival
3 Snowbird--Anne Murray
4 War--Edwin Starr
5 Joanne--Michael Nesmith & the First National Band
6 Cracklin' Rosie--Neil Diamond
7 The Circle Game--Buffy Sainte-Marie
8 Julie, Do Ya Love Me--Bobby Sherman
9 In the Summertime--Mungo Jerry
10 Candida--Dawn
Pick hit of the week: Lola--The Kinks

World events
Jordan’s King Hussein formed a new civilian-military government of "national reconciliation," the day after the declaration of a cease-fire in the 10-day civil war. 32 American hostages were freed from three jetliners that had been hijacked by Palestinian guerrillas over western Europe on September 6 and had been sitting in the Jordanian desert. The freed hostages were being protected by the Jordanian army.

War
U.S. casualties for the week in Vietnam were 63 dead and 344 wounded. South Vietnam’s casualties for the week were 246 killed and 690 wounded. Combat in South Vietnam had increased slightly during the week, as the U.S. Air Force had turned over 40 fighter-bombers and 31 helicopters to the South Vietnamese air force.

Society
The U.S. President’s Commission on Campus Unrest warned that the very survival of the United States was threatened by the growing division between established society and the new youth culture. The commission’s unanimous report asked for a greater student and faculty voice in running the nation’s universities.

Disasters
A huge brush fire in California, fanned by strong desert winds, began spreading out of control from Los Angeles and Ventura counties to the ocean. A week later, 14 people had been killed, more than 400 homes had been damaged, and more than 200,000 acres had been blackened near the U.S. border.

Boxing
Ken Buchanan (37-1) won the world lightweight title with a 15-round split decision over defending champion Ismael Laguna (63-7-1) at Hi Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico.



Football
CFL
Hamilton (5-4) 13 @ Edmonton (5-6) 34

For the third time in his two years as a CFL quarterback, Hamilton’s John Eckman threw 6 interceptions in a single game. One of them was intercepted by Edmonton rookie defensive back Jim Henshall at his own 51, who returned it 13 yards to the Hamilton 46 and then lateralled to Joe Hernandez, who went the rest of the way for the last Eskimo touchdown. Eskimo quarterback Don Trull completed 16 of 26 passes for 211 yards and touchdowns of 5 yards to Jim Thomas and 10 yards to Mike Eben. Terry Swarn scored the other Edmonton touchdown late in the 1st quarter on a third-down short yardage gamble, when he took a pitchout and swept down the sidelines for a 45-yard score. Dave Cutler added 4 converts and a 43-yard field goal. Former Eskimo great Tommy-Joe Coffey scored all the Hamilton points, taking a 4-yard pass from Mr. Eckman for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter and adding a convert and field goals of 42 and 27 yards in the 2nd quarter. Mr. Eckman completed 16 of 36 passes for 194 yards. Jim Thomas led all rushers with 55 yards on 12 carries, while Mr. Swarn had 53 on 6 carries. Hamilton’s Dave Fleming carried 9 times for 42 yards. 23,061 were in attendance, a Clarke Stadium record at the time. It was the first time the Eskimos had ever won at home against the Tiger-Cats.



30 years ago
1980

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Topplistan): One More Reggae for the Road--Bill Lovelady (12th week at #1)

#1 single in France (IFOP): Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime--The Korgis (5th week at #1)

South Africa's Top 10 (Springbok Radio)
1 Paradise Road--Joy (9th week at #1)
2 Can't Stop the Music--Village People
3 More than I Can Say--Leo Sayer
4 Emotional Rescue--The Rolling Stones
5 Funkytown--Lipps Inc.
6 D.I.S.C.O.--Ottawan
7 Down the Mississippi--Barbara Ray
8 Space Invaders--Player (1)
9 Call Me--Blondie
10 The Winner Takes it All--ABBA

Singles entering the chart were Magic by Olivia Newton-John (#13); and Fame by Irene Cara (#19).

At the movies
Stardust Memories, written and directed by Woody Allen, and starring Mr. Allen, Charlotte Rampling, and Jessica Harper, opened in theatres.



Terrorism
A bomb exploded at the Oktoberfest in Munich, killing 10 people and injuring at least 67.

World events
The Cuban government closed the harbour at Mariel, ending the five-month-long boatlift of Cubans to the United States. The exodus had brought 125,000 refugees to the country since April 21.

25 years ago
1985

On television tonight
The Twilight Zone, on CITV
Tonight's episode: Shatterday, starring Bruce Willis; A Little Peace and Quiet, starring Melinda Dillon

This was the first episode of the new series, a revival of the series that aired on CBS from 1959-1964. The new series aired on the Edmonton station CITV on Thursdays and on CBS on Fridays.

Baseball
John Tudor pitched his 10th shutout of the season and earned his 20th win of the season as the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0.

20 years ago
1990

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Topplistan): U Can't Touch This--MC Hammer (5th week at #1)

On television tonight
The Wonder Years, on ABC
Tonight's episode: Ninth Grade Man

Movies
The Motion Picture Association of America announced the creation of a new "NC-17" rating to be applied to films that had adult themes and perhaps scenes of sex and violence. The rating meant that no children under 17 years of age would be permitted. The purpose was to permit "serious" movies to avoid the X rating that was also applied to pornographic movies. Many theatres refused to show X-rated films, and distributors were complaining that some important films thus failed to reach a large audience. Chicago Sun-Times movie critic Roger Ebert had been pushing for the NC-17 rating for years, but the movie that finally prompted the creation of the rating was Henry & June (1990), a biographical film about the various relationships of authors Henry Miller and Anais Nin.

Protest
The 78-day armed confrontation between Mohawk Warriors and Quebec provincial police at the Kanesatake Reserve near the village of Oka, Quebec ended when 34 men, 16 women, and 6 children were taken into custody by soldiers. Three warriors were taken into custody by provincial police.

10 years ago
2000

Died on this date
Richard Mulligan, 67. U.S. actor. Mr. Mulligan was a character actor who appeared in movies such as Little Big Man (1970), but was best known for playing Burt Campbell in the television comedy series Soap (1977-1981) and Dr. Harry Weston in the comedy series Empty Nest (1988-1995), winning an Emmy Award for his work in the latter series in 1989. He died of colorectal cancer.

Baden Powell de Aquino, 63. Brazilian musician. Baden Powell, named by his father in honour of the founder of scouting, was an acoustic guitarist who performed and composed in various genres in a career spanning almost 50 years. He suffered from health problems in the 1980s, but became a Christian in the late 1990s, and was able to overcome addictions to drinking and smoking before his death from pneumonia triggered by diabetes.

Politics and government
The Yugoslavian government-controlled Federal Election Commission said that opposition presidential candidate Vojislav Kostunica had finished first in the first round of voting on September 24, but without a majority, necessitating a runoff. The official percentages were 48.96% for Mr. Kostunica and 28.6% for President Slobodan Milosevic. Mr. Kostunica, a constitutional lawyer widely seen as a political moderate, and his followers said that they would not participate in a runoff.

Olympics
The United States defeated Japan 2-1 in extra innings to win the gold medal in women’s softball (see video).

Baseball
The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 7-1 before 48,270 fans at Shea Stadium in New York to clinch the National League East Division title, their record ninth straight divisional title. John Burkett (10-6) allowed 3 hits and 1 earned run in 6 innings to get the win over Al Leiter (16-8).