Franke Ziths, The Associated PressCharlton Heston poses backstage with the co-stars of "Mummenschantz," Andress Bossard and Bernie Schurch, both costumed as hands for their roles in the play on Saturday, Sept. 27, 1986 at New York's Helen Hayes Theatre.
Andrew Savulich, file, The Associated PressComedians Richard Pryor, left, and Robin Williams share a laugh at the New York Friar's club in a Friday Sept. 27, 1991 photo. Richard Pryor, the caustic yet perceptive actor-comedian who lived dangerously close to the edge both on stage and off, died Saturday. He was 65.
The Associated PressMrs. Calvin Coolidge is shown in the South Grounds of the White House with her beautiful, pure white collie "Rob Roy" in Washington on Sept. 27, 1924.
The Associated PressPatricia Hearst arrives at the Alameda County Court House in Oakland, California, Monday, Sept. 27, 1976, where she is scheduled to testify before the grand jury. Patty was brought to Oakland from her cell at the Federal Youth Correctional Facility at Pleasanton.
The Associated PressHome run king Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees is seen in New York, Sept. 27, 1927.
The Associated PressGerman Chancellor Adolf Hitler, right, and Italian leader Benito Mussolini stand in the back of a car on their journey from the Heerstrasse Station to the Hindenburg Palace, in Berlin, Sept. 27, 1937. Three quarters of a million people lined the route to cheer the two leaders.
The Associated PressThis is the real horror of war. The aged Chinese woman, badly hurt after a Japanese bombing raid on the city of Shanghai, is taken through the streets in a rickshaw to receive first aid treatment in China, on Sept. 27, 1937. Her face is distorted with pain, and the ragged, dirty youngster in the back is wondering, perhaps, what all this death and pain can mean.
The Associated PressOne paratrooper in training at a U.S. Army center in Britain has left plane, with his parachute just about to fill as the man behind him passes under the tail, with the third man at the door, about to jump, Sept. 27, 1942. Parachutes that are open are from the element ahead.
DT, The Associated PressLong lines of motorists form at the customs gate at the entrance to Windsor, Ontario, Sept. 27, 1945 as Detroit drivers seek gasoline in the Canadian city. The gas drought due to striking oil workers has cut Detroit's supply to a trickle.
Denis Poroy, The Associated PressFormer Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and possible presidential candidate Colin Powell pauses while answering questions from the media during a Wednesday Sept. 27, 1995 news conference before a book signing at Warwick's Books in La Jolla, Calif.
The Associated PressA section of the crowd which gathered for the opening ceremonies of the all-Jewish Olympics at the new Ramat Gan Stadium near Tel Aviv, Israel on Sept. 27, 1950. The new stadium is not yet completely finished and spectators sat on terraced earth.
Henri Huet, The Associated PressSugar cane worker takes a quick break to enjoy some refreshing and energizing juice from the plant on a farm in Cuba, Sept. 27, 1968.
Bob Dear, The Associated PressAmerican jazz musician Chet Baker plays his trumpet during an interview on his stopover in London, England, on Sept. 27, 1955. Posing with him is his wife, Liliane. (AP Photo/Bob Dear)
The Associated pressDoc, Kitty and Marshal Matt Dillon, of the television show Gunsmoke, were among stars of Western shows who visited Dodge City, Sept. 27, 1958, Dodge City, Ks. Seated at a table in a replica of the Old Long Branch Saloon are, left to right, Melburn Stone who plays Doc, Amanda Blake who plays Kitty, James Arness who plays Marshal Matt Dillon, and the real Dodge City Marshal Ramon House. Stars came to Dodge as part of the CBS Return to the Santa Fe Trail trip.
Lennox McLendon, The Associated PressCanada's Ben Johnson, center is surrounded by members of the press and other at Seoul's Kimpo Airport as he prepares to broad a flight leaving Korea, Sept. 27, 1988. Johnson was stripped of the gold medal after testing positive for steroids.
The Associated pressMargaret Klein, left, and Mrs. Marvin Blumenfeld sacrificed glamour for expedience as they passed out a health bulletin,"A woman's view of air pollution," in front of Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Sept. 27, 1966. Inside, members of the East-West Coordinating Council were holding a hearing on air pollution in the metropolitan area.
Henri Huet, The Associated PressA U.S. helicopter lands at a hilltop position to take the 5th Mechanized Division, including scout dog and his handler at right, out of the firebase located 15 miles below South Vietnam's demilitarized zone during the Vietnam War, Sept. 27, 1970.
Dennis Cook, The Associated PressPresident Jimmy Carter's daughter Amy roller skates toward the presidential helicopter, Marine One, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sept. 27, 1980, to bid goodbye to the President who is departing to spend the weekend at Camp David, the Presidential retreat in the Maryland mountains.
Bill Foley, The Associated PressA Palestinian woman brandishes helmets during a memorial service in Beirut, Sept. 27, 1982, for victims of Lebanon's Sabra refugee camp massacre. She claimed the helmets were worn by those who massacred hundreds of her countrymen. (AP Photo/Bill Foley)
The Associated pressBurt Reynolds directing episode of "Hitchcock" for NBC directing actor Martin Sheen on episode of Hitchcock, Sept. 27, 1985.
The Associated pressA new Dodge Dart, one of a total of 225 ordered by the New York Police Dept., parked in front of the United Nations, Sept. 27, 1960, New York.
John Duricka, The Associated PressFirst lady Hillary Rodham Clinton gestures while testifying on Capitol Hill Tuesday Sept. 27, 1993 before the House Energy Committee. The committee was holding hearings on health care reform.
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Charlton Heston poses backstage with the co-stars of "Mummenschantz," Andress Bossard and Bernie Schurch, both costumed as hands for their roles in the play on Saturday, Sept. 27, 1986 at New York's Helen Hayes Theatre.
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Getting your player ready...
A selection of photos from around the world of events that happened on September 27.




















