Daily Archives: November 21, 2016

‘The Best Years of Our Lives’ premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1946)


Video: 'The Best Years of Our Lives' trailer

(Thursday, November 21, 1946, 8:30 p.m. EST)The Best Years of Our Lives, an American drama film about three returning servicemen who fight to adjust to life after World War II, premiered tonight at the Astor theater in New York City.

Directed by William Wyler, the film starred Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo and Harold Russell.

1956 Summer Olympics open in Melbourne, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1956)


Video: 'Melbourne 1956 | Opening Ceremony'

(Thursday, November 22, 1956, 10:30 a.m. AEST) — The Duke of Edinburgh opened the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, today at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Continue reading 1956 Summer Olympics open in Melbourne, Australia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1956)

The Monkees release ‘I’m a Believer’/'(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1966)


Video: 'I'm a Believer'

(Monday, November 21, 1966) — The Monkees released “I’m a Believer”/“(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” today, the group’s second and most successful single. Continue reading The Monkees release ‘I’m a Believer’/'(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1966)