Daily Archives: October 3, 2013

McCartney, Jackson release ‘Say Say Say/Ode To A Koala Bear’ 30 years ago today (1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'Say, Say, Say - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson'

(Monday, October 3, 1983) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released the single “Say Say Say” back by McCartney’s “Ode To A Koala Bear” in both the U.S. and UK. It was McCartney and Jackson’s second and most successful duet. Continue reading McCartney, Jackson release ‘Say Say Say/Ode To A Koala Bear’ 30 years ago today (1983) →

President Lincoln proclaims last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day 150 years ago today (1863)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video: Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation Speech with Music

(Saturday, October 3, 1863; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln today proclaimed the last Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day in an attempt to foster a sense of American unity between the Northern and Southern states.