Monthly Archives: September 2014

Roosevelt requests industrial truce to give NRA labor plans a fair trial 80 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1934)


Video: 'FDR Excerpt Sept 30, 1934'

(Sunday, September 30, 1934, 10:00 p.m. EST) — In a radio speech to the nation tonight, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt called for an armistice between capital and labor while the newly reorganized NRA evolves legislation calculated permanently to safeguard the rights of each (click here for complete audio and transcript of the speech).

Bush, Kerry clash over Iraq in first TV debate 10 years ago this hour (Sep 30 2004)


Video: 'Presidential Candidates Debate - Bush vs. Kerry'

(Thursday, September 30, 2004, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry met at the University of Miami tonight for their first presidential debate, with Kerry accusing Bush of a “colossal error in judgment” in ordering the invasion of Iraq and the president noting that Kerry had voted to authorize the military action.

The Beatles record early take of ‘What You’re Doing’ and complete ‘No Reply’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - What You're Doing (Take 11)'

(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 6:30-10:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fourth album Beatles For Sale this evening, recording an early take of “What You’re Doing” and completing “No Reply” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record early take of ‘What You’re Doing’ and complete ‘No Reply’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1964)

The Beatles record ‘Every Little Thing’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1964)


Video: 'Every Little Thing (2009 Stereo Remaster)'

(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fourth album Beatles For Sale this afternoon, completing the track “Every Little Thing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Every Little Thing’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1964)

‘A Star Is Born’ film premieres in Hollywood 60 years ago evening (Sep 29 1954)


Video: 'HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE OF "A STAR IS BORN" (SEPT. 29, 1954)'

(Wednesday, September 29, 1954, evening PST)A Star Is Born, a musical film about a falling star who marries the newcomer he’s helping reach the top, had its world premiere tonight at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘A Star Is Born’ film premieres in Hollywood 60 years ago evening (Sep 29 1954)

Willie Mays makes ‘The Catch’ during World Series 60 years ago this afternoon (Sep 29 1954)


Video: 'Willie Mays makes an amazing over-the-shoulder catch'

(Wednesday, September 29, 1954, mid-afternoon EDT) — Willie Mays, center fielder for the New York Giants, made an amazing over-the-shoulder catch of a fly ball hit by Cleveland Indians first baseman Vic Wertz today in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the 1954 World Series at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan, New York.

The Beatles record ‘I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 29 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" Stereo Remaster'

(Tuesday, September 29, 1964, 7:00-10:45 p.m. BST) — Scarcely a week after returning home from a month-long tour of North America, The Beatles resumed production on their fourth album Beatles For Sale tonight, recording “I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 29 1964)