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September, 13

  • 2000 The Inaugural Latin Grammy Awards take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Carlos Santana and Mexican rock band Mana take home the prestigious record of the year award for “Corazon Espinado.” Santana, Mana and Mexican artist Luis Miguel tie with three wins each.
  • 1999 Beverly Hills police officer Marcelo Rodriguez files a multi-million dollar lawsuit against George Michael, alleging that the singer committed slander in his song and video for “Outside,” as well as through numerous television interviews. Rodriguez arrested Michael on charges of lewd behavior in a public park in April, 1998.
  • 1999 Country music newcomers the Wilkinsons sweep the 1999 Canadian Country Music Awards by gathering five trophies. Close behind is Canadian-born country music sensation Shania Twain with four awards.
  • 1996 Rapper Tupac Shakur dies while in intensive care. The Death Row Records star had been shot four times in a gangster-style drive-by shooting in Las Vegas six days earlier.
  • 1996 CMT (Country Music Television) is allowed to once again broadcast in Canada. The network had been booted off the air over a broadcasting rights dispute.
  • 1985 Sting begins his first solo tour in San Diego.
  • 1979 Abba’s first North American tour opens in Edmonton, Alberta.
  • 1969 Toronto Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival Festival.
  • 1962 No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: “Sherry,” The Four Seasons.