Daily Archives: November 12, 2011

First disarmament conference opens 80 years ago today (1921)

(Saturday, November 12, 1921) — The Washington Arms Conference, the first international conference held in the United States and the first disarmament conference in history, opened today at Memorial Continental Hall in downtown Washington.

The conference was called by U.S. President Warren G. Harding and run by Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes.

George Harrison, Eric Clapton interviewed about upcoming tour 20 years ago today (1991)

(Tuesday November 12, 1991) — George Harrison and Eric Clapton taped an interview today at Bray Film Studios, Water Oakley in England to promote their upcoming Japanese tour on the November 24, 1991, edition of “Blue Sky.” Continue reading George Harrison, Eric Clapton interviewed about upcoming tour 20 years ago today (1991)