Video: 'Glory - Pippin - Ben Vereen'
(Monday, October 23, 1972) — Pippin, a musical about a young prince on his search for meaning and significance, opened today on Broadway at the Imperial Theater.
Daily Archives: October 23, 2012
Little Stevie Wonder records his first single 50 years ago today (1962)
Video: 'Little Stevie Wonder - Thank You For Loving Me All The Way'
(Tuesday, October 23, 1962) — A 12-year-old named Little Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Hardaway Judkins, recorded his first single for Motown Records today at the label’s Hitsville Studio. It was called Thank You For Loving Me All The Way.
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Kennedy signs formal declaration of Cuban blockade 50 years ago this hour (1962)
Video: October 23, 1962 (at 7:36)
(Tuesday, October 23, 1962, 7:06 p.m. EDT, day eight of the Cuban missile crisis, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed Proclamation 3504 tonight formally declaring the blockade of Cuban sea ports. Orders are issued to begin enforcing the blockade at 10:00 am the next morning. Continue reading Kennedy signs formal declaration of Cuban blockade 50 years ago this hour (1962)
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Second Battle of El Alamein begins in Egypt 70 years ago today (1942)
Video: Oct. 23, 1942 (at 0:00)
(Friday, October 23, 1942, 21:40 Egyptian Summer Time, part of Western Desert Campaign of World War II) — The Second Battle of El Alamein opened today as British Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery unleashed the British 8th Army against Axis forces at El Alamein in Egypt. Continue reading Second Battle of El Alamein begins in Egypt 70 years ago today (1942)
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Anthracite Coal Strike of eastern Pennsylvania ends 110 years ago today (1902)
Video: 1902 Anthracite Coal Miners Strike, Trevor Goring
(Thursday, October 23, 1902) — The 163-day Anthracite Coal Strike in the anthracite coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania ended today as more than 100,000 striking miners received more pay for fewer hours and the owners got a higher price for coal.
The strike was settled after President Theodore Roosevelt set up a fact-finding commission. It was the first labor episode in which the federal government intervened as a neutral arbitrator.
