On This Day: September 26

The musical 'West Side Story' made its Broadway debut, and Olivia Newton John, Cristina Milian and Serena Williams were born.

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On This Day: September 26
The musical 'West Side Story' made its Broadway debut, and Olivia Newton John, Cristina Milian and Serena Williams were born.

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