Daily Archives: November 6, 2014

George Harrison performs in San Francisco 40 years ago tonight (Nov 6 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison - While my guitar gently weeps (Live Cow Palace 1974)'

(Wednesday, November 6, 1974) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California, on the third stop of his 45-show “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and Dark Horse Records.

President Reagan re-elected in landslide over Walter Mondale 30 years ago today (Nov 6 1984)


Video: 'Election Night In America 1984' (4 videos, coverage begins at 7:40 p.m. EST)

(Tuesday, November 6, 1984, during the 1984 presidential campaign) — Republican President Ronald Reagan of California was re-elected today to a full term, soundly defeating Democratic challenger former Vice President Walter Mondale of Minnesota. Continue reading President Reagan re-elected in landslide over Walter Mondale 30 years ago today (Nov 6 1984)

Paul McCartney tapes appearance on ‘This Is Your Life’ with boxer John Conteh 40 years ago today (Nov 6 1974)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - This Is Your Life [TV Show] [High Quality]'

(Wednesday, November 6, 1974) — As part of a setup for John Conteh’s appearance on the Nov. 13, 1974, edition of the Thames/ITV Network program This Is Your Life, Paul McCartney invited the boxer to Abbey Road today for a “supposed” celebratory snap shot.

‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 50 years ago today (Nov 6 1964)


Video: 'Extracts from the Album A Hard Day's Night (EP)'

(Friday, November 6, 1964) — The Beatles today released Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night, the band’s seventh official extended play release, featuring four tracks from the album that were not featured in the film.