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Theodore Roosevelt becomes first sitting U.S. president to travel abroad 120 years ago today (Nov 9 1906)
Videos: 'Stunning enhanced footage of President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to the Panama Canal in 1906'
(Friday, November 9, 1906) — President Theodore Roosevelt sailed aboard the USS Louisiana for Panama today to inspect construction of the Panama Canal, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to travel abroad. Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt becomes first sitting U.S. president to travel abroad 120 years ago today (Nov 9 1906)
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McCartney ‘killed in a car crash’ according to ‘Paul is dead’ hoax 60 years ago this hour (Nov 9 1966)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Died in 1966: Here's the 'Proof''
(Wednesday, November 9, 1966, 5:00 a.m. GMT) — Paul McCartney, 24, of The Beatles was supposedly killed in a car crash today after storming out of a session for the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album and getting into his Austin Healey car, according to the “Paul is dead” hoax that would circulate in late 1969. Continue reading McCartney ‘killed in a car crash’ according to ‘Paul is dead’ hoax 60 years ago this hour (Nov 9 1966)
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Donald Trump wins presidency despite losing popular vote to Hillary Clinton 10 years ago today (Nov 8 2016)
Video: 'CNN's 2016 Election Night Coverage - 6pm to 4:20am [No Commercials]'
(Tuesday, November 8, 2016, during the 2016 presidential campaign) — Republican businessman Donald Trump of New York was elected president of the United States today despite Democratic former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of New York winning the national popular vote. Continue reading Donald Trump wins presidency despite losing popular vote to Hillary Clinton 10 years ago today (Nov 8 2016)
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Actor Ronald Reagan elected governor of California, defeats incumbent Pat Brown 60 years ago today (Nov 8 1966)
Video: 'Election Shocks (1966)'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1966, during the 1966 California gubernatorial election) — Republican challenger Ronald Reagan defeated Democratic incumbent Governor Pat Brown 57.55%-42.27% today to be elected governor of California. Continue reading Actor Ronald Reagan elected governor of California, defeats incumbent Pat Brown 60 years ago today (Nov 8 1966)
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‘The Ten Commandments’ biblical epic film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1956)
Video: 'The Ten Commandments' trailer
(Thursday, November 8, 1956, 8:00 p.m. EST) — The Ten Commandments, a biblical epic film about the Egyptian Prince, Moses, who learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people, premiered tonight at the Criterion Theatre, 1514 Broadway (at West 44th Street) in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Ten Commandments’ biblical epic film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1956)
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Edward Brooke becomes first African-American elected to U.S. Senate by popular vote 60 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1966)
Video: 'Senator Ed Brooke Campaign Documentary 1966'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1966, polls closed at 8:00 p.m. EST; during the 1966 United States Senate election in Massachusetts) — Edward W. Brooke today became the first African American elected to the United States Senate by popular vote after defeating former Governor Endicott Peabody with 1,213,473 votes to 744,761 in Massachusetts.
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‘Amanda’ by Boston peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 8 1986)
(Saturday, November 8, 1986) — “Amanda” by Boston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 8/15, 1986). Continue reading ‘Amanda’ by Boston peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 8 1986)
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‘I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On’ by Robert Palmer peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 8 1986)
(Saturday, November 8, 1986) — “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” by Robert Palmer peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On’ by Robert Palmer peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 8 1986)
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‘Daydream Believer’ remix by The Monkees peaks at #79 in USA 30 years ago today (Nov 8 1986)
Video: 'The Monkees - Daydream Believer '86 (Single Remix)'
(Saturday, November 8, 1986) — A new remix of “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at #79 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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The Monkees’ final 1960s era studio album debuts at #174 in USA, 16 years after original release 40 years ago today (Nov 8 1986)
Video: 'Changes' (first 12 clips constitute original album release)
(Saturday, November 8, 1986) — Changes, the ninth and final studio album during the group’s original run (1965-1970), finally debuted on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart (at #174), sixteen years after its original release on June 30, 1970. Continue reading The Monkees’ final 1960s era studio album debuts at #174 in USA, 16 years after original release 40 years ago today (Nov 8 1986)
