September 2 in History

• 1949

  September 2, 1949:

  The British film noir "The Third Man", directed by Carol Reed, premieres in the United Kingdom.

• 1960

  September 2, 1960:

  The 2nd Symphony of British composer, William Walton is released.

• 1965

  September 2, 1965:

   The fifth studio album of English rock band The Beatles titled “Help!" is gold certified.

• 1987

  September 2, 1987:

  Electronic company, Philips launches a device capable of playing all sizes of CD Video discs in Europe.

• 1991

  September 2, 1991:

  The third studio album of American country music artist Garth Brooks, titled "Ropin' the Wind", is issued.

• 1993

  September 2, 1993:

  American rock band ‘Stone Temple Pilots’ wins MTV Video Music Award’s “Best New Artist”.

• 1995

  September 2, 1995:

  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opens in Cleveland, United States.

• 2011

  September 2, 2011:

  American rapper and singer T.I is sentenced to 11 months in jail for violating his probation after he was arrested on a drug charge.