On This Day for September 23 - Neptune observed, John Coltrane is featured, and more

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. September 23 FEATURED BIOGRAPHY John Coltrane READ MORE   FEATURED EVENT 1846 Neptune observed READ MORE   Advertisement Advertisement   MORE EVENTS ON THIS DAY 2006: American folk musician Etta Baker, who influenced the folk music revival of the 1950s and '60s with her blend of Piedmont blues and bluegrass, died at age 93. [Take our musicians quiz.] 1987: American choreographer and director Bob Fosse—who revolutionized musicals with his distinct style of dance, including his frequent use of props, signature moves, and provocative steps—died in Washington, D.C. [How much do you know about dance?] 1980: Jamaican musician Bob Marley, who was especially known for popularizing reggae, performed his last concert, a sold-out show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; he died of cancer the following year. [ Test your knowledge of reggae.] 1969: The American film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid had its world premiere, and it became a western classic, especially noted for the pairing of Paul Newman and Robert Redford as the titular outlaws. [ How much do you know about Paul Newman?] 1949: American singer, songwriter, and bandleader Bruce Springsteen, who became the archetypal rock performer of the 1970s and '80s, was born. [Take our quiz about rock and roll.] 1939: Sigmund Freud, the founder of modern psychoanalysis, died in London. [Test your knowledge of psychology.] SEE ALL EVENTS ON THIS DAY ALSO BORN ON THIS DAY 1949 Bruce Springsteen American singer, songwriter, and bandleader -63 Augustus Roman emperor 1930 Ray Charles American musician 1920 Mickey Rooney American actor 1926 John Coltrane American musician 1943 Julio Iglesias Spanish singer and songwriter SEE ALL BIOS ON THIS DAY   Advertisement   FOLLOW: To unsubscribe from Britannica e-mails, click here. Encyclopædia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 200 Chicago, Illinois 60654 United States © 2020 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Privacy Policy • Help