On This Day for 9/23 - Sigmund Freud dies, Lewis and Clark arrive in St. Louis, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day September 23 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Biography of the Day [John Coltrane, 1966.]( [John Coltrane]( [John Coltrane]( born this day in 1926, was an American [jazz]( saxophonist, bandleader, and composer who exerted as strong an influence on jazz in the 1960s and '70s as [Charlie Parker]( did in the 1940s and '50s. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [The planet Neptune.]( 1846: Neptune observed This day in 1846, astronomer [Johann Gottfried Galle]( became the first person ever to observe the planet [Neptune]( the existence of which had been mathematically predicted by [Urbain-Jean-Joseph Le Verrier]( and [John Couch Adams](. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2006: American folk musician [Etta Baker]( who influenced the [folk music]( revival of the 1950s and '60s with her blend of Piedmont [blues]( and [bluegrass]( died at age 93. 1987: American choreographer and director [Bob Fosse]( revolutionized [musicals]( with his distinct style of dance, including his frequent use of props, signature moves, and provocative steps—died in Washington, D.C. 1949: [Bruce Springsteen, 1984]( singer, songwriter, and bandleader [Bruce Springsteen]( who became the archetypal [rock]( performer of the 1970s and '80s, was born. 1939: [Sigmund Freud, 1921.]( Freud]( the founder of modern [psychoanalysis]( died in London. 1868: A small group of [Puerto Rican]( radicals committed to independence attempted an uprising, El Grito de Lares; the revolt was crushed by the Spanish. 1862: [Otto von Bismarck]( was appointed prime minister of [Prussia]( by [William I](. 1806: [Lewis]( and [Clark]( arrived in St. Louis, Missouri, at the end of their [daring expedition]( to the Pacific Northwest. 1779: [John Paul Jones, portrait by Charles Willson Peale, 1781.]( the [American Revolution]( in the midst of a naval engagement between the warships [Bonhomme Richard and Serapis]( off the east coast of England, American commander [John Paul Jones]( answered a call to surrender from his English counterpart with the famous quotation, “I have not yet begun to fight!” A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2017 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](