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U.S. President Gerald Ford concedes election to Jimmy Carter 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1976)
Video: 'SYND 3 11 76 BETTY FORD CONCEDES VICTORY FOR FORD'
(Wednesday, November 3, 1976, 12:14 p.m. EST; during the 1976 presidential campaign) — 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.
First Lady Betty Ford made the announcement as the president’s voice was hoarse.
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‘Love Me Tender’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 3 1956)
(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)
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‘Green Door’ by Jim Lowe peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 3 1956)
(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)
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Jimmy Carter elected president, narrowly defeats incumbent Gerald Ford 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1976)
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)
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BBC Television Service officially begins regular broadcasts 90 years ago this hour (Nov 2 1936)
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)
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The Monkees record ‘Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears’ in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1966)
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(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)
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Iconic escapologist Harry Houdini, 52, dies in Detroit 100 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1926)
Video: 'Harry Houdini: Biography'
(Halloween Sunday, October 31, 1926, 1:26 p.m. EST) — Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz), an American escapologist, illusionist, and stunt performer noted for his escape acts, died today in Room 401 at Detroit’s Grace Hospital from peritonitis (swelling of the abdomen). He was 52. Continue reading Iconic escapologist Harry Houdini, 52, dies in Detroit 100 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1926)
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‘Carrie’ supernatural horror film premieres at special midnight Halloween showings 50 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1976)
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(Halloween, Sunday, October 31, 1976, 12:01 a.m. EDT) — Carrie, an American supernatural horror film based on Stephen King’s 1974 epistolary novel of the same name about a young teenage girl who wreaks telekinetic vengeance on her high school tormentors and religious-nut mother, premiered tonight/this morning at several U.S. theaters as one-time special Halloween midnight showings. Continue reading ‘Carrie’ supernatural horror film premieres at special midnight Halloween showings 50 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1976)
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James Brown, Nancy Sinatra perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1966)
Video: 'James Brown on the Ed Sullivan Show '66' (Oct. 30, 1966)
(Sunday, October 30, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — James Brown performed a medley of hits, including: “I Got You (I Feel Good),” “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag,” “Prisoner of Love,” “Please, Please, Please” and “Night Train” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 at 1697–1699 Broadway, between 53rd and 54th streets, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading James Brown, Nancy Sinatra perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1966)
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‘She’s Gone’ by Hall & Oates peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1976)
(Saturday, October 30, 1976) — “She’s Gone” by Hall & Oates peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘She’s Gone’ by Hall & Oates peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1976)
