Daily Archives: September 30, 2015

Actor James Dean, 24, killed in two-car collision in California 60 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1955)


Video: 'James Dean Crash Recreated with Broderick Crawford Intro.'

(Friday, September 30, 1955, 5:15 p.m. PST) — Actor James Dean, 24, was killed today in a two-car collision near Cholame, California, while driving a small German speedster to a sports car racing competition.

Donovan makes American TV debut on ‘Shindig!’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1965)


Video: 'Donovan - Catch The Wind (Shindig)'

(Thursday, September 30, 1965, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) — British singer-songwriter Donovan made his American television debut tonight on ABC’s “Shindig!”, performing “Colours” and “Catch the Wind.” Continue reading Donovan makes American TV debut on ‘Shindig!’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1965)

‘Fantasy’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (Sep 30 1995)

(Saturday, September 30, 1995)“Fantasy” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (Sep. 30, Oct. 7/14/21/28, Nov. 4/11/18, 1995). It was Carey’s ninth of 18 number one hits on the chart (1990-2008).

D.H. Lawrence novel ‘The Rainbow’ published 100 years ago today (Sep 30 1915)


Video: 'D H Lawrence The Rainbow Audiobook Part 01'

(September 30, 1915) — The D.H. Lawrence novel The Rainbow, which follows three generations of the Brangwen family living in Nottinghamshire, was published today in London by Methuen & Co. Continue reading D.H. Lawrence novel ‘The Rainbow’ published 100 years ago today (Sep 30 1915)