Then-Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier on this day in history, Sept. 12, 1953, in Newport, Rhode Island. Over 800 guests attended the church ceremony.
Buddy Holly was born into a musical family in Texas on this day in history, Sept. 7, 1936, and went on to become a major star in the 1950s, inspired by Elvis, among others.