Daily Archives: October 15, 2018

McCain presses Obama in last and pointed debate 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 2008)

Video: 'C-SPAN: Third 2008 Presidential Debate (Full Video)'

(Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the United States presidential election, 2008 campaign) — Senator John McCain used the final debate of the presidential campaign tonight to raise persistent and pointed questions about Senator Barack Obama’s character, judgment and policy prescriptions in a session that was by far the most spirited and combative of their encounters this fall. Continue reading McCain presses Obama in last and pointed debate 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 2008) →

Video: '"Wires and Lights in a Box" - Edward R. Murrow's full RTNDA speech - 1958'

(Wednesday, October 15, 1958, evening CDT) — CBS commentator Edward R. Murrow prodded the radio and television industry tonight to present more significant news and public information programs during the prime broadcasting hours. Continue reading TV fails public, Murrow declares 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1958) →

(Saturday, October 15, 1988) — “Jealous Guy” by former Beatle John Lennon, released in conjunction with the release of the documentary film Imagine: John Lennon, debuted at #84 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Jealous Guy’ by John Lennon debuts at #84 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1988) →