"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965.
On this day in 1976, The Muppet Show, created by American puppeteer and filmmaker Jim Henson, made its world premiere on ITV stations throughout the United Kingdom.

A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950
08:03

Carnation processes its first cans of evaporated milk - September 6th, 1899
10:13

AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991
09:45