Daily Archives: November 2, 2012

Bill Clinton begins nine-city tour in final bid for presidency 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: '72 Hours to Victory Part 1' (ABC News)

(Monday, November 2, 1992, during the 1992 presidential campaign) — Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton began a nine-city, eight-state, 4,100-mile tour today in a final bid for votes in tomorrow’s election. Continue reading Bill Clinton begins nine-city tour in final bid for presidency 20 years ago today (1992)

‘The Missionary’ opens in U.S. 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'The Missionary' trailer

(Friday, November 2, 1982)The Missionary, a comedy film about a missionary recalled to England to minister to London’s prostitutes, opened today in the U.S.

Directed by Richard Loncraine, the film stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard and Denholm Elliot.

‘The Palm Beach Story’ premiered in New York City 70 years ago today (1942)


Video: 'The Palm Beach Story' (trailer)

(Monday, November 2, 1942)The Palm Beach Story, a romantic screwball comedy film about a married woman who courts an eccentric millionaire to finance her husband’s career, premiered today in New York City.

Directed by Preston Sturges, the film stars Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor and Rudy Vallee.