September 28
1983: The movie “The Big Chill,” directed by Lawrence Kasdan and starring Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly and JoBeth Williams is released in theaters. Filmed primarily at Beaufort’s Tidalholm, the film features a group of baby boomers, who attended the University of Michigan, reuniting after 15 years when their friend Alex, a Beaufort resident, dies by suicide.
September 29
1729: The Lords Proprietors, with the exception of Lord Granville, formally surrendered their title and interest in the Carolina colony for 2,500 pounds sterling
October 1
1975: Beaufort native Joe Frazier loses (retired) in a rematch to Muhammad Ali in a WBA/WBC/The Ring heavyweight title fight in Quezon City, Philippines to fall to (30-2).
— Compiled by Mike McCombs
