Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize 40 years ago this hour (Oct 14 1986)

1980s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize October 14 1986'

(Tuesday, October 14, 1986, 11:00 a.m. CET) — Human rights advocate Elie Wiesel, who survived Nazi death camps to become a witness against forgetfulness and violence, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. Continue reading Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize 40 years ago this hour (Oct 14 1986) →

John Lennon interviewed in New York City 50 years ago tonight (Oct 13 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'October 13 1976 Copocabana Club, NY John Lennon interviewed by Ugly George'

(Wednesday, October 13, 1976, late evening EDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed tonight in New York by George Urban, better known as “Ugly George,” a Manhattan Cable television host whose provocative program, The Ugly George Hour of Truth, Sex and Violence, had become a local hit. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed in New York City 50 years ago tonight (Oct 13 1976) →

Jimi Hendrix Experience perform first show in Evreux, France 60 years ago today (Oct 13 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


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(Thursday, October 13, 1966) — The Jimi Hendrix Experience made its debut today at the Novelty cinema in Évreux, launching the Jimi Hendrix Experience French Tour 1966. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix Experience perform first show in Evreux, France 60 years ago today (Oct 13 1966) →

‘Where Do You Go’ by No Mercy peaks at #5 in USA 30 years ago today (Oct 12 1996)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, October 12, 1996) — “Where Do You Go” by No Mercy peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Where Do You Go’ by No Mercy peaks at #5 in USA 30 years ago today (Oct 12 1996) →

‘Requiem for a Heavyweight’ episode airs on ‘Playhouse 90’ 70 years ago this hour (Oct 11 1956)

1950s, Television 1950s


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(Thursday, October 11, 1956, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EDT) — An over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion is exploited by his manager, despite the efforts of a compassionate young woman who tries to help him recover his self-respect on tonight’s episode of the CBS television anthology drama series Playhouse 90. Continue reading ‘Requiem for a Heavyweight’ episode airs on ‘Playhouse 90’ 70 years ago this hour (Oct 11 1956) →

‘When I Think of You’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 11, 1986) — “When I Think of You” by Janet Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Oct. 11/18, 1986). Continue reading ‘When I Think of You’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1986) →

‘Two of Hearts’ by Stacey Q peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 11, 1986) — “Two of Hearts” by Stacey Q peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Two of Hearts’ by Stacey Q peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1986) →

‘Throwing It All Away’ by Genesis peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 11, 1986) — “Throwing It All Away” by Genesis peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Throwing It All Away’ by Genesis peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1986) →

‘Missionary Man’ by Eurythmics peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 11, 1986) — “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Missionary Man’ by Eurythmics peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 11 1986) →