Monthly Archives: October 2013

Kennedy okays sale of U.S. wheat to Russians 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'October 9, 1963 - President John F. Kennedy says 'Yes' for wheat for Russia'

(Wednesday, October 9, 1963, 6:00 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy announced the sale of U.S. wheat to Russia and communist nations of Eastern Europe during a news conference tonight (click here for extended audio of the news conference). Continue reading Kennedy okays sale of U.S. wheat to Russians 50 years ago this hour (1963)

Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘7/7’ in Rotterdam 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Beatles 1993 10 10 Paul int by Anne Sinclair @ 7 7'

(Saturday, October 9, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today by for 7/7 at Ahoy Sportpaleis in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, on the 13th stop (and 19th show) of the second European leg of his The New World Tour, for airing the next day.

21 killed in failed assassination attempt on South Korean President Chun 30 years ago this hour (1983)


Video: 'Rangoon bombing of October 9, 1983'

(Sunday, October 9, 1983, 10:25 a.m. MMT; during the Cold War) — 21 people, including South Korean Foreign Minister Lee Beom-seok, were killed today when a bomb exploded as they prepared for a wreath-laying ceremony in Rangoon, Burma. Continue reading 21 killed in failed assassination attempt on South Korean President Chun 30 years ago this hour (1983)

Pete Rose and Bud Harrelson brawl during game 3 of NLCS 40 years ago today (1973)


Video: 'Our World Fall 1973 Part 1' (Oct. 8, 1973, at 1:46)

(Monday, October 8, 1973) — Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York, was marred today by a fight between Cincinnati’s Pete Rose and New York’s Buddy Harrelson. The two players tangled after Rose’s take-out slide of Harrelson at second base. The Mets went on to defeat the Reds 9-2.

Mountbatten takes post as Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia Command (SEAC) 70 years ago today (1943)


Video: 'The World At War: It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow Burma 3/5' (Oct. 7, 1943, at 3:15)

(Thursday, October 7, 1943; during the Burma Campaign, part of the Pacific War during World War II) — Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, former leader of Britain’s Commandos, arrived in New Delhi, India, today to take over his new post as Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia Command (SEAC). His mission was to end the stalemate and knock out the Japanese.

James Bond film ‘Never Say Never Again’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Never Say Never Again' trailer

(Thursday, October 6, 1983) — A SPECTRE agent has stolen two American nuclear warheads, and James Bond must find their targets before they are detonated in Never Say Never Again, which premiered today in Los Angeles. Continue reading James Bond film ‘Never Say Never Again’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago today (1983)

Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson conclude filming ‘Say Say Say’ video 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Michael Jackson's Vision)'

(Thursday, October 6, 1983) — Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson conclude filming the music video for “Say Say Say” today in Los Alamos, California, working with the director Bob Giraldi. Filming began Oct. 4, 1983.