Daily Archives: November 2, 2016

Carter narrowly defeats Ford in presidential election 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1976)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Election Night 1976 ABC News' (18 videos; total time: 5:49:39)

(Tuesday, November 2, 1976, during the 1976 presidential campaign) — Democratic challenger former Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia was elected President of the United States today, over Republican incumbent President Gerald Ford of Michigan, who had succeeded to the presidency upon the resignation of Richard Nixon in August 1974. Continue reading Carter narrowly defeats Ford in presidential election 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1976) →

BBC Television Service officially begins regular broadcasts 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1936)

1930s, Television


Video: '1936 Television song'

(Monday, November 2, 1936, 3:00 p.m. GMT) — The British Broadcasting Corporation inaugurated “high-definition” television service today from a converted wing of the Alexandra Palace in London. Continue reading BBC Television Service officially begins regular broadcasts 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1936) →