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2017

Scientists discover the first brainless animal, the Cassiopea jellyfish.

1992

The new Ottawa Senators play an exhibition game at the Ottawa Civic Center. The team returns to the NHL after a 58-year absence. In 1934, the team had been relocated from Ottawa to St. Louis.

1970

The sports program “Monday Night Football” airs for the first time on ABC. Browns 31, Jets 21.

1966

Jimmy Hendrix changes his first name to Jimi.

1963

The Place des Arts opens in Montreal.

1957

The TV series “Perry Mason,” starring Raymond Burr, premieres on CBS.

1955

In his final fight, undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano knocks out Archie Moore in the 9th round of a bout held at Yankee Stadium, NY.

1937

British author J.R.R. Tolkien publishes the fantasy novel “The Hobbit.”

1903

The first Western film, Kit Carson, premieres in theaters in the United States.

1792

The National Convention votes to abolish the monarchy in France.

It happened on… September 21

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