Monthly Archives: October 2016

‘Angels in Chains’ episode airs on ‘Charlie’s Angels’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1976)


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(Wednesday, October 20, 1976, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — The Angels investigate a country prison farm and a nearby small-town sheriff on tonight’s episode of the ABC crime drama television series Charlie’s Angels. Continue reading ‘Angels in Chains’ episode airs on ‘Charlie’s Angels’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1976)

Paul McCartney & Wings perform in London 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1976)


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(Tuesday, October 19, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at Empire Pool in London, on the first of three consecutive nights at the venue that would conclude the band’s 13-month Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform in London 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1976)

‘Prison Riot’ episode airs on ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1996)


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(Friday, October 18, 1996, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — At the state penitentiary, a cafeteria scuffle turns into a riot that leaves two inmates dead on tonight’s episode of the NBC sitcom television series Homicide: Life on the Street. Continue reading ‘Prison Riot’ episode airs on ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1996)

‘The Prestige’ premieres in Los Angeles 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 2006)


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(Tuesday, October 17, 2006)The Prestige, a mystery thriller drama film about two stage magicians who engage in competitive one-upmanship in an attempt to create the ultimate stage illusion, premiered tonight at the Annix in Los Angeles.

Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film starred Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis and David Bowie.

12 New York City firefighters killed in lower Manhattan fire 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1966)


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(Monday, October 17, 1966, 9:36 p.m. EDT) — 12 New York City firefighters were killed tonight in a fire that raged uncontrolled through three buildings in lower Manhattan. Continue reading 12 New York City firefighters killed in lower Manhattan fire 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1966)

‘Around the World in 80 Days’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1956)


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(Wednesday, October 17, 1956, 8:30 p.m. EDT)Around the World in 80 Days, an American epic science fiction-adventure film about a Victorian gentleman who bets that he can beat the world’s record for circling the globe, premiered tonight at the Rivoli Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1956)