In 1841, "From the New World" composer Antonin Dvorak was born.

In 1978, Iran declared martial law.

In 1990, delegates from North and South Korea met for talks for the first time in 45 years.

From the Telegraph & Argus of September 8th, 1978...

A course to explain the way of life of Asians in Britain will start in Bradford on September 27. Organised by the Trinity Adult Education Centre (part of Bradford College) the course consists of eight weekly sessions on Wednesdays from 7 until 8.45pm. The discussion leader is Mrs Mary Griffiths, head of Barkerend Infants' Centre for Asian children.

From the Telegraph & Argus of September 8th, 1953...

STAGE: KEIGHLEY HIPPPODROME: Desire in the Night by Patrick Cargill provides the Queen's Players with dramatic material for their final presentation of an eight-week repertory season. Roy Dotrice plays a prominent part in the success of the production. He acts well as the young man suffering from a mental illness which periodically urges him to attack girls.