Video: 'Ceremony for lying in state of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks'
(Sunday, October 30, 2005, shortly before 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who died Oct. 24, 2005, at the age of 92, tonight became the first woman to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
(Thursday, October 30, 1975) — The New York Daily News ran the headline “Ford to City: Drop Dead” today, a day after President Gerald R. Ford said in a speech before the National Press Club he would veto any proposed federal bailout of New York City. Continue reading Daily News publishes ‘Ford to City: Drop Dead’ headline 40 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “A Lover’s Concerto” by The Toys peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Keep on Dancing” by The Gentrys peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Make Me Your Baby” by Barbara Lewis peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Universal Soldier” by Glen Campbell peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Image: 'English model, Jean Shrimpton, attends Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, October 30 1965.'
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — The miniskirt had its “coming out” of sorts today as British model Jean Shrimpton scandalized onlookers by showing up for Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, in a white, sleeveless shift dress, made by Colin Rolfe, that had a hem four inches above her knees. Continue reading British model Jean Shrimpton helps launch the miniskirt 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon Ep 6 of 39 You've Really Got a Hold on Me and Chains'
(Saturday, October 30, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on safari in Africa hoping to photograph the local wildlife on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
Video: 'Presidential Minute With John Adams - 90sec'
(Thursday, October 30, 1735) — John Adams, the second President of the United States (1797-1801) and the first Vice President of the United States (1789-1797), was born today in Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay (now Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.).
