William Smith, The Associated PressNancy Reagan gives a thumbs up Sept. 21, 1980 in Baltimore, when asked how she thought her husband, Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan did in the debate with Independent presidential candidate John Anderson. At right is Sen. Paul Laxalt (R-Nev.).
The Associated PressIn this Sept. 21, 1923 file photo, members of the Ku Klux Klan ride horses during a parade through the streets of Tulsa, Okla. Former Sheriff Bill McCullough, who tried to stop the parade, is at foreground left. John Hartvigsen, a flag scholar, says flags' power _ to unite or divide _ is only as great as the significance people assign to them.
Marty Lederhandler, The Associated PressOlympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner, who has gone from sports to sports commentary, television and movie roles, has another project - a new video game called "The Decathlon," pictured in New York, Sept. 21, 1983.
The Associated PressScenes like this one in Martinez, Calif, were common Sept. 21, 1973 with Northern California service station operators threatening to shut down over the weekend to protest gas price restrictions. Motorist were rushing to fill their gas tanks.(AP photo/str)
The Associated PressWho can this Be? Not that Broadway cut-up, Maxie Baer with that knitted brow, slitted optics and tightly closed mouth, Sept. 21, 1935 in Speculator, New York. But it is, and he's showing you how he's going to look to Joe Louis next Tuesday night, in one of the most decisive ring brawls of his career.
The Associated PressActor Al Pacino smiles during an interview in New York City on Sept. 21, 1973.
The Associated PressWorld heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, delivers a right, that was followed by a left, that sent challenger Archie Moore, left, to the canvas for the full count in the ninth round of their 15-round title bout, Sept. 21, 1955 at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Charles Krupa, The Associated PressBoston Red Sox slugger Wade Boggs acknowledges the fans applause after breaking Tris Speaker's record for most hits by a Red Sox player in one season against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 21, 1985 at Fenway Park in Boston. Boggs broke the 222 hit record with a single in the fifth inning.
Ray Stubblebine, The Associated PressBruce Springsteen plays during the anti-nuclear concert at New York's Madison Square Garden, Sept. 21, 1979.
PL, The Associated PressDr. Emil A. Naclerio, member of the surgical team that operated on the Rev. Martin Luther King, at King's bedside in Harlem Hospital in New York on Sept. 21, 1958. Rev. King, stabbed by an African American woman as he appeared at a Harlem Department store on Sept. 20, was still on the critical list after an operation.
Rusty Kennedy, The Associated PressFlorence Griffith Joyner falls to her knees in a prayerful manner after taking then 200-meter Olympic final in world record time in Seoul, in this Sept. 29, 1988 photo. Joyner died Monday Sept. 21, 1998 in Mission Viejo, Calif., of an apparent heart seizure. She was 38.
The Associated PressWith some of their fans in the background, the Beatles board a plane for England at Idlewild Airport, N.Y., Sept. 21, 1964. From bottom of ladder, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison.
NPM, The Associated PressDodger left hander Sandy Koufax, left, gets congratulations from outfielder Ron Fairly after winning 25th game of the season against the Phillies at night on Sept. 21, 1966 in Los Angeles. The win made him the first National League since Grover Cleveland Alexander to win 25 or more games in three different seasons. Fairly knocked in three with two doubles as the Dodgers won 11-1.
The Associated PressThe national government at Nanking is now trying to stamp out "bound feet" which has caused women and children misery for a great number of years. Chinese women attempt to make their feet smaller by binding them in childhood. This is a Sept. 21, 1936 photo.
Douglas C. Pizac, The Associated PressMichael J. Fox and Betty White, winners of Emmys for best actor and actress in a comedy series, stand backstage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, Sunday, Sept. 21, 1986 after receiving their honors. Fox won for his role in "Family Ties" Ms. White for her role in "The Golden Girls."
David Handschuh, The Associated PressPaul Simon, right, and Art Garfunkel perform in New York's Central Park, Sept. 21, 1981 during their first whole concert together in 11 years. The popular singing duo of the 1960s brought the biggest crowd ever to the park for the free concert.
Greg Vojtko, The Associated PressBetsy Sneith, age 23, is seen with her five-day-old daughter Sierra Jamieson Sneith during press conference in San Diego, Sept. 21, 1984. According to doctors, Sneith is the first heart transplant recipient to give birth. Sneith received the heart of a 23-year-old male in a transplant operation four years ago.
Nanine Hartzenbusch, The Associated PressDenise Brown, sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson, holds a news conference at Temple University in Philadelphia Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995. Brown is on a three week tour to promote the Nicole Brown Simpson Charitable Foundation, devoted to fight domestic violence. The Foundation was set up in Dec. in memory of Simpson, portrayed by prosecutors and her family as a victim of spousal abuse over the years.
The Associated PressChallenger Michael Spinks is on the attack after Larry Holmes, left, Sept. 21, 1985. Spinks won by unanimous decision.
William Smith, The Associated Press
1 of 19
Nancy Reagan gives a thumbs up Sept. 21, 1980 in Baltimore, when asked how she thought her husband, Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan did in the debate with Independent presidential candidate John Anderson. At right is Sen. Paul Laxalt (R-Nev.).
ExpandBy Glen Barber | The Denver Post
PUBLISHED:
Getting your player ready...
A selection of photos from around the world of events that happened on September 21.

















