(Thursday, December 10, 1992, 10:27 a.m. EDT) — Sen. Bob Packwood of Oregon said today that he took “full responsibility” for his “unwelcome and offensive” sexual advances toward female aides, but declined repeatedly to describe his behavior. Continue reading Senator Packwood offers apology without saying for what 20 years ago this hour (1992)
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George Harrison becomes first recipient of the Billboard Century Award 20 years ago today (1992)
Video: 'George Harrison receives Billboard Century Award 1992'
(Wednesday, December 9, 1992) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison received the first Billboard magazine Century Award today at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California. He gave a speech thanking the Beatles, the Wilburys and Billboard.
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‘A Few Good Men’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago today (1992)
Video: 'A Few Good Men' trailer
(Wednesday, December 9, 1992) — A Few Good Men, a courtroom drama film that revolves around the court martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine, premiered today in Westwood, California.
Directed by Rob Reiner, the film starred Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Pollak, Kevin Bacon, Jack Nicholson, J. T. Walsh and Kiefer Sutherland.
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‘Sophie’s Choice’ released in U.S. 30 years ago today (1982)
Video: 'Sophie's Choice' trailer
(Wednesday, December 8, 1982) — Sophie’s Choice, a drama film about a Polish immigrant, Sophie, and her tempestuous lover who share a boarding house with a young writer in Brooklyn, was released today in the U.S.
Directed by Alan J. Pakula, the film starred Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline and Peter MacNicol.
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‘The Verdict’ released in U.S. 30 years ago today (1982)
Video: 'The Verdict' trailer
(Wednesday, December 8, 1982) — The Verdict, a courtroom drama film about a down-on-his-luck alcoholic lawyer who pushes a medical malpractice case in order to improve his own situation, but discovers along the way that he is doing the right thing, was released today in the U.S.
Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film stars Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason and Milo O’Shea.
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’48 Hrs.’ released in U.S. 30 years ago today (1982)
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(Wednesday, December 8, 1982) — 48 Hrs., an action comedy film directed about a cop and convict who team up to catch a cop-killer, was released today in the U.S.
Directed by Walter Hill, the film stars Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy.
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‘Brainwashed’ album by George Harrison debuts, peaks at #18 in USA 10 years ago today (2002)
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(Saturday, December 7, 2002) — Brainwashed, the eleventh and final studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison (who died Nov. 29, 2001, at age 58), debuted and peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week.
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Imelda Marcos seriously wounded by an assailant on live TV 40 years ago today (1972)
Video: 'Launch of Apollo 17 TV Coverage' (video begins 13 minutes before lift-off)
(Thursday, December 7, 1972) — Imelda Marcos, wife of Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos, was seriously wounded when Carlito Dimahilig tried to stab her to death with a bolo knife during an award ceremony broadcast live on television. The assailant was shot to death by security police and the wounds on Marcos’ hands and arms required 75 stitches.
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Bassist Bill Wyman auditioned for The Rolling Stones 50 years ago today (1962)
Video: 'The Day I Joined The Rolling Stones'
(Friday, December 7, 1962) — Bassist Bill Wyman auditioned for The Rolling Stones today. He played his first gig with the band the following week.
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Japanese observe first anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack 70 years ago today (1942)
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(Monday, December 7, 1942, midday, during World War II) — In Tokyo, the Japanese people today observed the first anniversary of their Imperial Navy’s destruction of the American fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
