Daily Archives: November 4, 2017

PBS documentary examines abuse of power 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1987)

1980s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: ‘The Secret Government: The Constitution in Crisis’

(Wednesday, November 4, 1987, 9:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. EST) — American journalist and political commentator Bill Moyers produced and hosted The Secret Government: The Constitution in Crisis tonight on PBS-TV, examining the Iran-Contra scandal as the most recent example of the continuing abuse of democratic values by unaccountable intelligence operations during the Cold War. Continue reading PBS documentary examines abuse of power 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1987) →

‘Expressway to Your Heart’ by The Soul Survivors peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 4, 1967) — “Expressway to Your Heart” by The Soul Survivors peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Expressway to Your Heart’ by The Soul Survivors peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967) →

‘Your Precious Love’ by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 4, 1967) — “Your Precious Love” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Your Precious Love’ by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967) →

‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967)

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(Saturday, November 4, 1967) — “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967) →

‘The Look of Love’ by Dusty Springfield peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967)

1960s, James Bond, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 4, 1967) — “The Look of Love” by Dusty Springfield peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Look of Love’ by Dusty Springfield peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967) →

‘Strange Days’ album by The Doors debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Strange Days' (10 videos)

(Saturday, November 4, 1967) — Strange Days, the second studio album by the American rock band The Doors, debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Strange Days’ album by The Doors debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1967) →

‘The Awful Truth’ opens in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1937)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: 'The Awful Truth' trailer

(Thursday, November 4, 1937, doors opened at 11:30 a.m. EST) — The Awful Truth, an American screwball comedy film about a divorced couple that keeps getting mixed up in each other’s love lives, opened today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Awful Truth’ opens in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1937) →