Daily Archives: January 20, 2012

‘Change of a Dress’ episode airs on ‘Sex And The City’ 10 years ago this hour (2002)

2000s, Television 2000s


Video: 'Change of a Dress' (clip)

(Sunday January 20, 2002, 9 p.m. ET) — When asked when she was getting married, Carrie reflects on the purpose and meaning of getting married on tonight’s episode of the TV series Sex and the City.

Paul McCartney filmed guesting on ‘Desert Island Discs’ 30 years ago today (1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s, The Beatles 1980s

(Wednesday, January 20, 1982) — Paul McCartney was filmed today for the 40th anniversary edition of BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs at the BBC Studios at 201 Egton House in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney filmed guesting on ‘Desert Island Discs’ 30 years ago today (1982) →

Nixon seeks nonpartisan support in Congress on pending program 40 years ago this hour (1972)

1970s, U.S. Presidents

(Thursday, January 20, 1972, 12:30 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Richard M. Nixon urged the Democratic Congress in an election-year State of the Union message today to rise above politics and enact his array of stalled legislative proposals in order to attain “a new prosperity without war.”