‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ remix by The Four Seasons peaks at #14 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1994)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, October 15, 1994) — “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” remix by The Four Seasons peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ remix by The Four Seasons peaks at #14 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1994) →

Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize for non-violent civil rights leadership 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'October 14, 1964: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Noble Peace Prize | Today in History'

(Wednesday, October 14, 1964) — The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure in the civil rights movement, was named today as the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize for non-violent civil rights leadership 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964) →

The Beatles perform for ‘Scene at 6:30’ at Granada TV Centre in Manchester 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - I Should Have Known Better (Scene At 6:30 Rehearsals, Restored, October 14th, 1964)'

(Wednesday, October 14, 1964, afternoon BST; during the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — Prior to their evening concerts at ABC Cinema, The Beatles recorded an appearance for Granada Television’s program Scene at 6:30 this afternoon at Granada TV Centre in Manchester, England. Continue reading The Beatles perform for ‘Scene at 6:30’ at Granada TV Centre in Manchester 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964) →

Nikita Khrushchev deposed as leader of Soviet Union in surprise move by Communist Party 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)

1960s, Cold War


Video: 'Universal Newsreel'

(Wednesday, October 14, 1964) — In a swift and unexpected political shake-up, Nikita Khrushchev, the dominant figure of the Soviet Union for more than a decade, was forced into retirement today by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU). Continue reading Nikita Khrushchev deposed as leader of Soviet Union in surprise move by Communist Party 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964) →

‘I’ll Walk Alone’ by Dinah Shore peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1944)

1940s, Movies 1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, October 14, 1944) — “I’ll Walk Alone” by Dinah Shore peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 14, Nov. 4/11/18, 1944). Continue reading ‘I’ll Walk Alone’ by Dinah Shore peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1944) →

Bush and Kerry clash on economy, health care, and abortion rights in final presidential debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush vs. Kerry: The third 2004 presidential debate'

(Wednesday, October 13, 2004, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a heated conclusion to the 2004 presidential debates, U.S. President George W. Bush, a Republican, and Senator John Kerry, a Democrat, sparred tonight over the state of American health care, the economy, and their potential Supreme Court appointments regarding abortion rights. Continue reading Bush and Kerry clash on economy, health care, and abortion rights in final presidential debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 2004) →

‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 13, 1984) — “I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 13/20/27, 1984). Continue reading ‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984) →

‘On the Wings of a Nightingale’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #50 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s

(Saturday, October 13, 1984) — “On the Wings of a Nightingale” by The Everly Brothers (written by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) at #50 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘On the Wings of a Nightingale’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #50 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984) →