Video: 'Mony Python Party Political Broadcast'
(Thursday, December 5, 1974) — “Party Political Broadcast,” the final episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, a British sketch comedy series created by the comedy group Monty Python, aired today on BBC Television.
(Saturday, December 5, 1964) — “Ringo” by Lorne Greene peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, December 5, 1964) — “Time Is on My Side” by The Rolling Stones peaked today at #6 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. It was the group’s first of 23 top ten hits on the chart (1964-1989).
(Saturday, December 5, 1964) — “Mountain of Love” by Johnny Rivers peaked today at #9 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, December 5, 1964) — “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles debuted today at #22 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart. It was the group’s 29th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964.
(Saturday, December 5, 1964) — “She’s a Woman” by The Beatles debuted today at #46 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart. It was the group’s 30th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964.
Video: '1804 Presidential Election- Jefferson wins in a Landslide'
(Wednesday, December 5, 1804, during the 1804 presidential campaign) — Democratic-Republican President Thomas Jefferson of Virginia was re-elected President of the United States today, defeating Federalist challenger former U.S. Minister to France Charles C. Pinckney of South Carolina. Continue reading Jefferson defeats Pinckney in landslide, re-elected president 210 years ago today (Dec 5 1804)
