September 7, 2002
Some 10,000 peace activists gathered for the 4th annual 911 Power to the Peaceful Festival at Golden Gate Park. The event began in 1999 as a means of drumming up support for Mumia Abu Jamal, the former Philadelphia journalist convicted of killing a police officer.
September 8, 1951
In San Francisco, California, 48 nations signed a peace treaty with Japan in formal recognition of the end of the Pacific War September 8, 2002
Pop Zhao, a SF artist, organized volunteers to drape 3 miles of US flags along the SF coastline in an artistic display of patriotism, remembrance and strength.
September 9, 1850
California admitted to the Union as the 31st state.
September 9,1966 -- San Francisco Oracle begins publication.
September 10, 1676
Gerrard Winstanley, leader of the Original Diggers died
"Let reason rule the man and he dares not trespass against his fellow creatures, but will do as he would be done unto, For Reason tells him is thy neighbour hungry and naked today, do thou feed and clothe him, it may be thy case tomorrow and then he will be ready to help thee".
September 10, 1848
Gold dust price set at $16 per ounce; San Francisco citizens demanded that the United States open a branch mint in San Francisco.
September 10,1973 -- Grass in the Splendor?: Todd Rundgren keeps his promise & records a thousand voices in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for the left track of his song, "Sons of 1984." He had put 5,000 fans in NY on tape for the right track.
However, the open-air recording session ends in a rumble as police move in to arrest a suspect for allegedly peddling cannabis. A melee erupts & 11 people are arrested.
September 12, 1968
Big Brother and the Holding Company,
Santana
Chicago
@ Fillmore West.
Poster Artist: Rick Griffin
September 12, 1970
Timothy Leary escapes from prison in San Luis Obispo, Calif. with the help of his wife Rosemary, and Weatherman, a radical offshoot organization of the Students For Democratic Society (SDS). Targeted by the Richard Nixon administration as a dangerous subversive, the former Harvard professor had been imprisoned in February of that year for possessing a single marijuana joint (he was convicted of possession under the Marijuana Tax Act and sentenced to a preposterous 30 years in jail).
Leary made his way to Algeria where he met up with exiled American Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver and was given asylum in the Black Panther 'embassy'.
He then sought asylum in Switzerland, but was recaptured by US DEA agents in Afghanistan in 1973, extradited back to America, and sent back to prison.
Rosemary Leary stayed underground, until she was able to sneak back into the United States in 1980. She lived under the name Sarah Woodruff. and in 1993, she had her record cleared of fugitive charges.Timothy Leary died in 1996.
September 13, 1968
John Mayall, Big Mama Mae Thornton, & Black Pearl appearing at the Avalon Ballroom
Poster artist: The West Will Sun Graffix Kurt Strausse
September 14, 1847
American troops captured Mexico City.
September 14 - 16, 1967
Electric Flag,
Mother Earth
The LDM Spiritual Band
@ Fillmore Auditorium
Poster Artist: Jim Blashfield
Listen to Mother Earth perform @ this Winterland concert Courtesy of Wolfgang's Vault
September 14, 1988
Hundreds in San Francisco residents gathered for a peaceful and lawful protest of the policies/platform of then-candidate for president George H.W. Bush. who was appearing here with his vice president.
In the ensuing police riot in front of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 58-year-old legendary labor organizer Doloras Huerta was severely beaten and nearly killed by San Francisco Police officers.
The baton-beating caused significant internal injuries to her torso, resulting in several broken ribs and required the removal of her spleen in emergency surgery. The beating including the clear ramming of the butt end of a baton into Huerta's torso by one of the helmeted officers was caught on videotape and broadcast widely on local television news,.
Later, Huerta won a large judgment against the SFPD and the City of San Francisco, the proceeds of which were used in benefit of farm workers. video of Bonnie Raitt and Delores Huerta
September 14, 2002
Some 1,000 marched down Market St. to denounce the Bush administration’s call for war against Iraq.
September 15, 1967
The Youngbloods,
The Other Half
Mad River
@ Avalon Ballroom
Poster Artists: Victor Moscoso
Paul Kagan
September 15, 2001
Four days after 9-11, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) casts the only Congressional vote opposing the granting of unlimited military power to Pres. Bush.
September 17, 1776
The Presidio of San Francisco was founded
September 17, 1850
Fourth Great Fire destroyed 150 buildings in the area bounded by Dupont, Montgomery, Washington and Pacific streets. Loss set at $500,000. The fire broke out in the Philadelphia House on the north side of Jackson between Grant and Kearny. The San Francisco, Empire and Protection fire companies fought the blaze but had no water.
September 17, 1859
Joshua A. Norton, who lost his money in an attempt to corner the rice market, today declares himself Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. San Francisco.
At the pre-emptory request of a large majority of the citizens of these United States, I Joshua Norton, formerly of Algoa Bay, Cape of Good Hope, and now for the last nine years and ten months past of San Francisco, California, declare and proclaim myself the Emperor of These United States. Joshua A. Norton
September 17, 1935:
Birth of psychedelician author Ken Kesey.
September 18, - Sep 21, 1969
Taj Mahal
Buddy Guy
Spooky Tooth
Brotherhood Of Light
@ Fillmore West, San Francisco
Poster Artist:Randy Tuten
Listen to Taj Mahal @ this Fillmore West Concert Courtesy of Wolfgang's Vault
September 18, 1970
Rock legend Jimi Hendrix dies of an accidental barbiturate overdose in London.
September 22,1975
Sara Jane Moore tried to assassinate USA President Gerald Ford. Ford survived the second assassination attempt by a woman in one month when Sara Moore made an attempt on his life in San Francisco.September 22, 2000
Nine protestors at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention were arrested. They contended government monopolization of the airwaves. 3 lawyers were also arrested when they tried to shove their way into the Hall of Justice.
September 24 1855
The preserved heads of Joaquin Murieta and Three-Fingered Jack" were sold at auction today for $36 to satisfy a judgement
September 25, 1965
“Eve of Destruction”, sang by Barry McGuire top of the charts
September 25, 1967
Paul Butterfield Blues Band at the Fillmore.
September 25, 1968
"Peace & Freedom Cabaret" Benefit w/ Steve Miller Blues Band, Santana, The Flamin' Groovies, It's a Beautiful Day, Frumious Bandersnatch, Country Weather, The Cleveland Wrecking Company, Womb, Garden of Delights with other strange delights to thrill you. @ Fillmore West.
Admission fee: $2.50
September 25, 1968
Five-day Radical Theatre Festival at San Francisco State College featured Bread and Puppet Theatre, Teatro Campesino, and the San Francisco Mime Troupe.
September 26, 1968
A Beautiful Day
and Loading Zone
@ Fillmore West.
Poster Artist: Lee Conklin
September 27, 1966
The Four Tops with Johnny Talbot and De Thanks opened at Fillmore Auditorium
September 29, 2001
Some 7,000 people marched for peace in Washington DC while an estimated 7-10 thousand marched in San Francisco. They marched to mourn terrorist victims, and to urge the nation to heal poverty and injustice that fuels global violence instead of focusing on military revenge.
September 30, 1851
The barge "Mount Washington" arrived in port with cargo which included macaroni and other foods, candles, soap, fishing nets, books and mail. Mail was delivered to the post master by Capt. Ebenezer G. Libby.
September 30, 1966
Three-day Acid Test opened at San Francisco State College Commons. The test was to peak on the evening of Oct. 1. The Grateful Dead performed.
September 30, 1966
13th Floor Elevators
and Quicksilver Messenger Service
@ The Avalon Ballroom
Poster Artist: Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley
September 30, 1966
Listen to The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Concert
@ Winterland in San Francisco
courtesy of Wolfgang's Vault
September 30, 1999
The SF Giants played their last game at Candlestick/3Com Park before a crowd of 61,389 fans. The Los Angeles Dodgers won, 9-to-4.