Monthly Archives: September 2013

JFK warns Diem regime U.S. will oppose all divisive actions 50 years ago today (1963)


Video: 'JFK PRESS CONFERENCE #61 (SEPTEMBER 12, 1963)'

(Thursday, September 12, 1963, afternoon EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy placed the Saigon Government on notice today that the United States was not in Vietnam “to see a war lost.”

‘The Spy Who Came in from the Cold’ novel published 50 years ago today (1963)


Video: 'John le Carré- Interview "Spy Who Came In From The Cold" (Merv Griffin Show 1965)'

(Thursday, September 12, 1963)The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, a Cold War spy novel by John le Carre, went on sale today in Britain.

Actress Katharine Hepburn tapes an appearance for ‘The Dick Cavett Show’ 40 years ago this afternoon (1973)


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(Tuesday, September 11, 1973, afternoon) — Actress Katharine Hepburn taped an appearance this afternoon at ABC Studios in New York for The Dick Cavett Show. The three-hour interview was edited for a two-part airing on Oct. 2-3, 1973, on ABC-TV.

Kennedys filmed on eve of JFK’s wedding to Jacqueline Lee Bouvier 60 years ago today (1953)


Video: '"JFK: IN HIS OWN WORDS" (1988)' (Sept. 11, 1953, at 9:36)

(Friday, September 11, 1953) — The Kennedy family was filmed having fun today on the eve of U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy’s wedding to Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island.

George Harrison promotes new Beatles’ CD release 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'George Harrison The Beatles Red & Blue Album Release Party 9/9/93'

(Thursday, September 9, 1993) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison appeared today at Abbey Road Studios in London to promote the release of The Beatles’ 1962-1966 and 1967-1970 compilation albums on compact disc.

English forces defeat Scottish invaders in Battle of Flodden Field 500 years ago today (1513)


Video: 'THE BATTLE OF FLODDEN'

(Friday, September 9, 1513) — English forces defeated Scottish invaders in the Battle of Flodden Field; more than 15,000 men were believed killed, including the King of Scots, James IV.

Edgar Winter Group performs on ‘Midnight Special’ 40 years ago this hour (1973)


Video: 'Edgar Winter - Frankenstein (1973) The Midnight Special'

(Saturday, September 8, 1973, 1:00 a.m. EDT) — The Edgar Winter Group was among the performers on tonight’s episode of the late-night musical variety NBC-TV series The Midnight Special as hosted tonight by Mac Davis.

Reign of Terror begins during French Revolution 220 years ago today (1793)


Video: 'Terror: Robespierre and the French Revolution' (parts 1-6)

(Thursday, September 5, 1793, during the French Revolution) — The Reign of Terror, a period of violence that occurred after the onset of the French Revolution, incited by conflict between rival political factions and marked by mass executions of “enemies of the revolution,” began today as the National Convention instituted harsh measures to repress counter-revolutionary activities. Continue reading Reign of Terror begins during French Revolution 220 years ago today (1793)

Paul McCartney performs in Berlin 20 years ago tonight (1993)


Video: 'Paul Mccartney and Wings: Jet [Berlin SoundCheck]'

(Friday, September 3, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Waldbühne in Berlin, Germany, on the first stop of the second European leg of his The New World Tour. Before the concert, he performed “Jet” during a soundcheck.

The Beach Boys record eight songs for ‘Little Deuce Coupe’ album 50 years ago today (1963)


Video: 'BALLAD OF OLE´ BETSY-The Beach Boys'

(Monday, September 2, 1963) — The Beach Boys recorded eight new songs today at Western Recorders Studio in Hollywood for their fourth album Little Deuce Coup (the other four songs on the album would come from the previously released studio album Surfer Girl), including: Continue reading The Beach Boys record eight songs for ‘Little Deuce Coupe’ album 50 years ago today (1963)