Video: 'The Black Panther Party Documentary'
(Saturday, October 15, 1966) — The Black Panther Party (originally the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense), a revolutionary black nationalist and socialist organization, was founded today by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, California. Continue reading Black Panther Party founded in Oakland 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1966)
(Saturday, October 15, 1966, 1:17 p.m. EDT) — President Lyndon B. Johnson signed today a bill creating the country’s 12th Cabinet unit, a Department of Transportation.
(Saturday, October 15, 1966) — “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, October 15, 1966) — “Cherry, Cherry” by Neil Diamond peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, October 15, 1966) — “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” by The Four Seasons peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'The Beatles Episode 32'
(Saturday, October 15, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on a “goodwill” trip to India; and later, the band is abducted by aliens upon leaving a theatre where they watched a sci-fi film on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC. Continue reading ‘All My Loving/Day Tripper’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1966)
Video: 'Your Auntie Grizelda [Original Stereo Version]'
(Friday, October 14, 1966) — The Monkees recorded “Your Auntie Grizelda” today at American Recording Co. in Studio City, California. Continue reading The Monkees record ‘Your Auntie Grizelda’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1966)
Video: 'Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize October 14 1986'
(Tuesday, October 14, 1986, 11:00 a.m. CET) — Human rights advocate Elie Wiesel, who survived Nazi death camps to become a witness against forgetfulness and violence, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. Continue reading Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1986)
Video: 'RARE FOOTAGE of Jimi Hendrix in Paris France (1966)'
(Thursday, October 13, 1966) — The Jimi Hendrix Experience made its debut today at the Novelty cinema in Évreux, launching the Jimi Hendrix Experience French Tour 1966. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix Experience debuts in Évreux, France 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1966)
(Saturday, October 12, 1996) — “Where Do You Go” by No Mercy peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
