On This Day

September 23rd

1780 John Andre reveals Benedict Arnold's plot to betray West Point. 1779 Naval engagement between 'Bonhomme Richard' and 'HMS Serepis'. 1912 1st Mack Sennett "Keystone Comedy" movie is released. 1952 1st closed circuit pay-TV telecast of a sports event.           the first day of Fall.

Birthdays

1852 William Stewart Halsted, established 1st surgical school in US 1926 John Coltrane, saxophonist 1930 Ray Charles