Jefferson Airplane records two songs that would define the Summer of Love 60 years ago today (Nov 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Somebody to Love'

(Thursday, November 3, 1966) — Jefferson Airplane recorded two new songs today that could help establish the San Francisco rock group as one of the leading voices of the psychedelic music scene. Continue reading Jefferson Airplane records two songs that would define the Summer of Love 60 years ago today (Nov 3 1966) →

Soviet tanks penetrate Budapest to crush Hungarian Revolution 70 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1956)

1950s, Cold War


Video: '(04/11/1956) - Soviet Tanks choke Hungarian Revolution'

(Sunday, November 4, 1956, 3:00 a.m. Central European Time; during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956) — Soviet tanks penetrated Budapest along the Pest side of the Danube today to end the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 against the policies caused by the government’s subordination to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). Continue reading Soviet tanks penetrate Budapest to crush Hungarian Revolution 70 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1956) →

William McKinley elected U.S. president, decisively defeats William J. Bryan 130 years ago today (Nov 3 1896)

1890s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Election Night 1896: William McKinley Vs William Jennings Bryan'

(Tuesday, November 3, 1896, during the 1896 presidential campaign) — Republican former Governor William McKinley of Ohio was elected President of the United States today over Democratic former Rep. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska. Continue reading William McKinley elected U.S. president, decisively defeats William J. Bryan 130 years ago today (Nov 3 1896) →

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt re-elected, buries Alf Landon in landslide 90 years ago today (Nov 3 1936)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Election Night 1936: Franklin D. Roosevelt vs. Alf Landon | Full News Coverage'

(Tuesday, November 3, 1936, during the 1936 presidential campaign) — Democratic incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York was re-elected today over Republican Governor Alf Landon of Kansas with the largest percentage of the popular vote in U.S. to this date. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt re-elected, buries Alf Landon in landslide 90 years ago today (Nov 3 1936) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford concedes election to Jimmy Carter 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1976)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'SYND 3 11 76 BETTY FORD CONCEDES VICTORY FOR FORD'

(Wednesday, November 3, 1976, 12:14 p.m. EST; during the 1976 United States presidential election) — U.S. President Gerald Ford, accepting his first political defeat, conceded victory to Democrat Jimmy Carter without reservation today and offered “my complete and wholehearted support” in the transition to a new national leadership. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford concedes election to Jimmy Carter 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1976) →

‘Love Me Tender’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 3 1956)

1950s, Elvis Presley, Movies 1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, November 3, 1956) — “Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores and Most Played by Jockeys charts for five consecutive weeks (November 3/10/17/24, Dec. 1, 1956). Continue reading ‘Love Me Tender’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 3 1956) →

‘Green Door’ by Jim Lowe peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 3 1956)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, November 3, 1956) — “Green Door” by Jim Lowe with the High Fives peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for three weeks (Nov. 3/10/17, 1956). Continue reading ‘Green Door’ by Jim Lowe peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 3 1956) →

Jimmy Carter elected president, narrowly defeats incumbent Gerald Ford 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1976)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1976 US Presidential Election - ABC Election Night Coverage'

(Tuesday, November 2, 1976, during the 1976 United States presidential election) — Democratic former Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia was elected President of the United States today over Republican incumbent President Gerald Ford of Michigan. Continue reading Jimmy Carter elected president, narrowly defeats incumbent Gerald Ford 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1976) →

BBC Television Service officially begins regular broadcasts 90 years ago this hour (Nov 2 1936)

1930s, Television


Video: '2nd November 1936: BBC Television Service launched in the UK'

(Monday, November 2, 1936, 3:00 p.m. GMT) — The British Broadcasting Corporation inaugurated “high-definition” television service today from a converted wing of the Alexandra Palace in London. Continue reading BBC Television Service officially begins regular broadcasts 90 years ago this hour (Nov 2 1936) →

The Monkees record ‘Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears’ in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears (2006 Remaster)'

(Monday, October 31, 1966, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees recorded “Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record ‘Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears’ in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1966) →