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‘The Front’ drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1976)
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(Thursday, September 30, 1976, 12:15 p.m. EDT) — The Front, a drama film set against the Hollywood blacklist in the 1950s, opened today at the Coronet Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Front’ drama film opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1976)
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Nazi masterminds found guilty as tribunal seals fate of Goering and 18 others 80 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1946)
Video: 'NUREMBERG - THE VERDICTS - (Nuremberg Trial)'
(Monday, September 30, 1946, 10:00 a.m.-4:22 p.m. CEST; during the Nuremberg trials) — Hermann Goering, Rudolf Hess, Joachim von Ribbentrop and 16 other leading figures of the fallen Nazi regime were convicted today by the International Military Tribunal in one of history’s most significant war crimes judgments, leaving death by hanging or long prison terms as the likely fate of nearly all the defendants. Continue reading Nazi masterminds found guilty as tribunal seals fate of Goering and 18 others 80 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1946)
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Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr explores Copenhagen during promotional tour 50 years ago today (Sep 29 1976)
Video: 'Ringo Starr in Copenhagen 1976'
(Wednesday, September 29, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr visited Copenhagen today as part of a promotional tour for his new studio album, Ringo’s Rotogravure. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr explores Copenhagen during promotional tour 50 years ago today (Sep 29 1976)
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Ali outpoints Norton, retains heavyweight crown 50 years ago this hour (Sep 28 1976)
Video: 'Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton III - Sept. 28, 1976 - Entire fight - Rounds 1 - 15'
(Tuesday, September 28, 1976, 10:30 p.m. EDT) — With more votes than cheers, Muhammad Ali retained the world heavyweight championship tonight with a controversial but unanimous 15-round victory over Ken Norton at Yankee Stadium before 30,298 spectators, who created a gate of about $2.4 million.
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‘Songs in the Key of Life’ double studio album by Stevie Wonder released 50 years ago (Sep 28 1976)
Video: 'Songs In The Key Of Life' (21 videos)
(Tuesday, September 28, 1976) — Songs in the Key of Life, an ambitious double LP with a four-song bonus EP by Stevie Wonder, was released today. Continue reading ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ double studio album by Stevie Wonder released 50 years ago (Sep 28 1976)
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William the Conqueror invades England to claim English throne 960 years ago today (Sep 28 1066)
Video: 'Dan Snow Explores William The Conqueror's Arrival In Pevensey Castle | Best History Documentaries'
(Thursday, September 28, 1066; during the Norman conquest of England) — An army of Norman, Breton and French soldiers led by Duke William II of Normandy (later styled as William the Conqueror) landed at Pevensey Bay today, launching an invasion and occupation of England.
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Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Olympiahalle in Munich 50 years ago this hour (Sep 27 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Munich (September 27th, 1976)'
(Monday, September 27, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Central European Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings performed tonight at the Olympiahalle in Munich, West Germany, on the fourth stop of the third European leg of their 65-date Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Olympiahalle in Munich 50 years ago this hour (Sep 27 1976)
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‘Walk This Way’ by Run–D.M.C. peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1986)
(Saturday, September 27, 1986) — “Walk This Way” by Run–D.M.C. peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk This Way’ by Run–D.M.C. peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1986)
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‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago today in second Billboard appearance (Sep 27 1986)
(Saturday, September 27, 1986) — “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, fueled by an appearance in the films Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (featuring The Beatles’ original recording) and Back to School (a cover version by comedian Rodney Dangerfield) (The Beatles’ recording peaked at #2 in 1964). Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago today in second Billboard appearance (Sep 27 1986)
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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump press pointed attacks in first debate 10 years ago this hour (Sep 26 2016)
Video: 'Clinton vs. Trump: The first 2016 presidential debate
(Monday, September 26, 2016, 9:00–10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2016 United States presidential election campaign) — In a relentlessly antagonistic debate tonight at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton clashed over trade, the Iraq war, his refusal to release his tax returns and her use of a private email server, with Trump frequently showing impatience and political inexperience as Clinton pushed him to defend his past denigration of women and President Obama.
