Video: 'The Girl I Left Behind Me [First Recorded Version]'
(Wednesday, November 23, 1966, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. EST) — The Monkees recorded “The Girl I Left Behind Me” (first recorded version) and “When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door)” today at RCA Victor Studio A in New York. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1966)
Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 1' (Nov. 23 1946, at 32:27)
(Saturday, November 23, 1946, 9:45 a.m. ICT; during the Haiphong incident) — The French cruiser Suffren bombarded the Vietnamese coastal city of Haiphong today, killing 6,000 Vietnamese people in the first armed clash in a series of outbreaks that would lead to the Battle of Hanoi on Dec. 19, 1946, and with it the official outbreak of the First Indochina War.
(Saturday, November 22, 1986) — “Human” by The Human League peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, November 22, 1986) — “I Want to Make the World Turn Around” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #97 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Hey Baby'
(Monday, November 22, 1976) — The single “Hey! Baby”/“Lady Gaye” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 26, 1976, in the UK), the second American/UK single from his album Ringo’s Rotogravure. Continue reading ‘Hey! Baby’/’Lady Gaye’ single by Ringo Starr released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1976)
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.
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)
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)
Video: 'Slap bet from How I Met Your Mother'
(Monday, November 20, 2006, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Barney uncovers Robin’s secret past and the real reason behind her strong aversion to malls, which leads Barney and Marshall to make a bet on tonight’s episode of the CBS sitcom series How I Met Your Mother.
In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode #56 on its list of “TV’s Top 100 Episodes of All Time.”
Video: 'Rocky' trailer
(Saturday, November 20, 1976) — Rocky, an American sports drama film about a dimwitted boxer who fights to prove he can go the distance against a glamorous champ, premiered today at Paramount Theater in New York City.
Directed by John G. Avildsen, the film starred Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith.
