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September 16 in Soap Opera History

1966: Dark Shadows' Victoria had questions about a painting. 1979: The Edge of Night's Jody was harassed. 1994: General …

Roger Newcomb • September 16, 2026

1964: Primetime soap opera Peyton Place premiered on ABC. 1988: Santa Barbara's Eden Capwell was raped. 2009: Guiding Li…

Roger Newcomb • September 15, 2026

1966: Constance went into labor on Peyton Place . 1981: General Hospital's Susan was in the hospital after having baby Jas…

Roger Newcomb • September 14, 2026

1977: ABC's serialized comedy series Soap premiered. 1979: The Edge of Night's Raven clashed with Elliot. 1985: Days o…

Roger Newcomb • September 13, 2026

1966: Days of our Lives' Tony prepared to leave town. 1985: General Hospital's Josh Clayton was killed. 1994: One L…

Roger Newcomb • September 12, 2026

1975: Ryan's Hope's Jack visited Sister Mary Joel. 1984: Santa Barbara's Jade ran into David Hasselhoff. 1986: …

Roger Newcomb • September 11, 2026