Daily Archives: July 15, 2012

Cuomo nominates Clinton with a ringing endorsement at Democratic National Convention 20 years ago today (1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: Cuomo speaks on July 15, 1992

(Wednesday, July 15, 1992) — Gov. Mario Cuomo of New York nominated Bill Clinton for the presidency today at the Democratic National Convention in New York with a ringing endorsement of the Arkansas governor he called “our only hope for change from this nation’s current disastrous course.” Continue reading Cuomo nominates Clinton with a ringing endorsement at Democratic National Convention 20 years ago today (1992) →

‘The Pride of the Yankees’ opens in New York City 70 years ago today (1942)

1940s, Movies 1940s


Video: 'The Pride of the Yankees' clip

(Wednesday, July 15, 1942) — The Pride of the Yankees, a tribute film to the legendary New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig, opened today at the Astor Theater in New York City.

Directed by Sam Wood, the film stars Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright, Walter Brennan, Babe Ruth and Dan Duryea.