This happened today, September 18…
1965 – “I Dream of Jeannie”, starring Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year-old genie, and Larry Hagman as an astronaut who becomes her master, premieres on NBC.
1971 – Momofuku Ando markets the first Cup Noodle, packaging it a waterproof polystyrene container.
1980 – ‘Les Miserables’ opens at Palais des Sports, Paris.
1983 – New Orleans Saints 1st OT victory; beating Chic Bears 34-31.
2005 – 57th Emmy Awards: Lost, Everybody Loves Raymond, James Spader & Patricia Arquette win.