Daily Archives: October 15, 2014

Labour Party defeats Conservatives in British elections 50 years ago today (Oct 15 1964)


Video: 'UK Election 1964'

(Thursday, October 15, 1964) — Britain’s Labour Party, led by Harold Wilson, returned to power in today’s general elections, sending the Conservatives, who have governed for 13 years, into opposition. Wilson would replace Alec Douglas-Home as prime minister the next day.

St. Louis Cardinals take World Series in seven games 50 years ago today (Oct 15 1964)


Video: 'Game 7 of 1964 World Series St. Louis beats NY'

(Thursday, October 15, 1964) — The St. Louis Cardinals won the 1964 World Series today, beating the New York Yankees 7-5 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, in the seventh and deciding game, ending a long run of 29 World Series appearances in 44 seasons for the Bronx Bombers (also known as the Yankee Dynasty). It was the seventh of 11 World Series titles for the Cardinals (1926-2011).