Daily Archives: November 10, 2018

Germans sign armistice to end Great War 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1918)

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Video: 'Armistice Day 1918 (1918)'

(Monday, November 11, 1918, 5:12-5:20 a.m. Western European Time/6:12-6:20 a.m. Central European Time/12:12-12:20 a.m. Eastern Standard Time); during World War I) — The Armistice of 11 November 1918, the armistice that ended fighting on land, sea and air in World War I, the largest war in human history (to date), between the Allies and their opponent, Germany, was signed this morning inside a railroad car belonging to Allied Supreme Commander, Marshal Ferdinand Foch, in Compiègne Forest, France. Continue reading Germans sign armistice to end Great War 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1918)

The Doors perform in Minneapolis 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1968)


Video: 'The Doors Minneapolis Concert Hall [Full Album]'

(Sunday, November 10, 1968; 8:00 p.m. CST scheduled start time)The Doors performed tonight at Minneapolis Concert Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota, featuring five songs with Tony Glover on harmonica. Continue reading The Doors perform in Minneapolis 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1968)

Kate Smith performs Irving Berlin’s ‘God Bless America’ for first time 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1938)


Video: 'God Bless America, First Radio performance, Armistice Day November 10, 1938, Kate Smith'

(Thursday, November 10, 1938, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Kate Smith first sang Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America” on her CBS radio program tonight. Continue reading Kate Smith performs Irving Berlin’s ‘God Bless America’ for first time 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1938)

‘It’s Only Make Believe’ by Conway Twitty peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1958)

(Monday, November 10, 1958)“It’s Only Make Believe” by Conway Twitty peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 10/24, 1958). Continue reading ‘It’s Only Make Believe’ by Conway Twitty peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1958)