Daily Archives: December 4, 2014

The Beatles release fourth British album ‘Beatles for Sale’ 50 years ago today (Dec 4 1964)


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(Friday, December 4, 1964)Beatles for Sale the fourth studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles release fourth British album ‘Beatles for Sale’ 50 years ago today (Dec 4 1964)

Polk defeats Clay, elected president 170 years ago today (Dec 4 1844)


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(Wednesday, December 4, 1844, during the 1844 presidential campaign) — Former Governor and former U.S. House Speaker James K. Polk of Tennessee was elected President of the United States today, defeating Whig challenger Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky. Continue reading Polk defeats Clay, elected president 170 years ago today (Dec 4 1844)