September 12 in History

• 1928

  September 12, 1928:

  American stage and television actress, Katharine Hepburn makes her Broadway debut in the play tittled "Night Hostess".

• 1934

  September 12, 1934:

  The French film titled "L'Atalante”, directed by Jean Vigo, is originally released worldwide.

• 1959

  September 12, 1959: American Western television series "Bonanza" premieres on NBC-Television.

• 1964

  September 12, 1964:

  The Western film called "A Fistful of Dollars" premieres in Italy. Sergio Leone worked as the director.

• 1966

  September 12, 1966:

  The American comedy series "Monkees" is aired on NBC-Television.

• 1969

  September 12, 1969:

  The British rock band, The Rolling Stones issues their 2nd compilation album titled “Through The Past, Darkly”.

• 1975

  September 12, 1975:

  Rock ensemble Pink Floyd drops their 9th studio album titled “Wish You Were Here”.

• 1981

  September 12, 1981:

  American-Belgian animated comedy television series "The Smurfs" is first shown on NBC.

• 1986

  September 12, 1986:

  The mystery thriller film "Blue Velvet", directed by David Lynch, premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival.

• 2000

  September 12, 2000:

  American rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd issues their 11th studio album titled “Christmas Time Again”.

• 2008

  September 12, 2008:

  Americans heavy metal band, Metallica drops their 9th studio album titled “Death Magnetic”.