Monthly Archives: November 2014

‘Elton John’s Greatest Hits’ album released 40 years ago today (Nov 4 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Elton John's Greatest Hits'

(Monday, November 4, 1974) — Elton John’s Greatest Hits, the ninth album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 8, 1974, in the UK).

In 2003, the album was ranked at number 136 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

‘Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 50 years ago today (Nov 4 1964)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - "Long Tall Sally" (2009 Remastered EP)'

(Wednesday, November 4, 1964) — The Beatles today released Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night, the band’s sixth official extended play release, featuring four tracks previously released on the A Hard Day’s Night album.

‘Godzilla’ released in Japan 60 years ago today (Nov 3 1954)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'Godzilla official trailer Collection 1954-1995.'

(Wednesday, November 3, 1954) — Godzilla, a Japanese science fiction kaiju film about a 400-foot monster reptile with radioactive breath that is revived thanks to nuclear testing, was released today in Japan.

Directed by Ishiro Honda, the film starred Akira Takarada, Momoko Kochi, Akihiko Hirata and Takashi Shimura.

‘The Killing Fields’ opens in New York City 30 years ago today (Nov 2 1984)

1980s, Movies 1980s


Video: 'The Killing Fields' (trailer)

(Friday, November 2, 1984) — The Killing Fields, a British drama film about an American journalist and his Cambodian adviser who fight to survive the country’s communist takeover, opened today at the Cinema 1 in New York City.

Directed by Roland Joffé, the film starred Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, Craig T. Nelson, John Malkovich and Athol Fugard.

Senator Johnson re-elected in landslide in midterm elections 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1954)

1950s, U.S. Presidents

(Tuesday, November 2, 1954) — Democratic leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas was elected to a second term in the Senate today over Republican Carlos G. Watson 84.6% to 14.9%. And since the Democrats won the majority in the Senate in the midterm elections, Johnson then became majority leader in January 1955 (click here to watch American Experience: LBJ at 39:27)

‘Harvey’ premieres on Broadway 70 years ago today (Nov 1 1944)

1940s, Broadway


Video: 'Highlights From "Harvey" Starring Jim Parsons'

(Wednesday, November 1, 1944) — Harvey, a play about a wealthy eccentric who prefers the company of an invisible six-foot rabbit to his family, premiered today on Broadway at the 48th Street Theatre for 1,775 performances.

Directed by Antoinette Perry, the production starred Frank Fay and Josephine Hull.

Algerian War of Independence begins 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1954)

1950s


Video: 'French - Algerian War (1954 - 1960)' (5 videos)

(Monday, November 1, 1954, early morning local time) — The Algerian War, a war between France and the Algerian independence movements from 1954 to 1962, which led to Algeria gaining its independence from France, began early this morning as FLN maquisards (guerrillas) attacked military and civilian targets throughout Algeria in what became known as the Toussaint Rouge (Red All-Saints’ Day).