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mahatmakanejeeves

(62,102 posts)
Fri Sep 8, 2023, 10:19 AM Sep 2023

On this day, September 8, 1971, the Kennedy Center opened.

You can't miss it. It's right down by the Watergate.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_8

• 1971 – In Washington, D.C., the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is inaugurated, with the opening feature being the premiere of Leonard Bernstein's Mass.
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On this day, September 8, 1971, the Kennedy Center opened. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2023 OP
Lewis Black will not be hosting the awards show. twodogsbarking Sep 2023 #1
A good thing for DC and the nation. TX for posting. appalachiablue Sep 2023 #2
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