Monthly Archives: October 2015

Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks becomes first woman to lie in honor in U.S. Capitol Rotunda 10 years ago this hour (Oct 30 2005)


Video: 'Ceremony for lying in state of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks'

(Sunday, October 30, 2005, shortly before 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who died Oct. 24, 2005, at the age of 92, tonight became the first woman to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

Daily News publishes ‘Ford to City: Drop Dead’ headline 40 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)

(Thursday, October 30, 1975) — The New York Daily News ran the headline “Ford to City: Drop Dead” today, a day after President Gerald R. Ford said in a speech before the National Press Club he would veto any proposed federal bailout of New York City. Continue reading Daily News publishes ‘Ford to City: Drop Dead’ headline 40 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)

British model Jean Shrimpton helps launch the miniskirt 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)


Image: 'English model, Jean Shrimpton, attends Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, October 30 1965.'

(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — The miniskirt had its “coming out” of sorts today as British model Jean Shrimpton scandalized onlookers by showing up for Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, in a white, sleeveless shift dress, made by Colin Rolfe, that had a hem four inches above her knees. Continue reading British model Jean Shrimpton helps launch the miniskirt 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)

‘You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me/Chains’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon Ep 6 of 39 You've Really Got a Hold on Me and Chains'

(Saturday, October 30, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on safari in Africa hoping to photograph the local wildlife on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 40 years ago today (Oct 29 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live In Entertainment Centre, Perth, Australia (Saturday 1st November 1975)' (Oct. 29, 1975, at 0:00-6:50)

(Wednesday, October 29, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.