Video: 'Bullitt' trailer
(Thursday, October 17, 1968, doors scheduled to open at 10:15 a.m. EDT) — Bullitt, an American thriller film about a San Francisco cop who becomes determined to find the underworld kingpin who killed the witness in his protection, opened this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Bullitt’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1968)
Video: 'Tommie Smith and John Carlos during American anthem'
(Wednesday, October 16, 1968, 7:15 p.m. CST; during the Civil Rights movement) — African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists tonight in a “Black Power” salute during the ceremony in which they received their track medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City, saying they did it to “show black people are united.” Continue reading Two American sprinters give ‘black power’ salute at Olympics 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1968)
Video: 'Announcement of John Paul II becoming Pope October 1978'
(Monday, October 16, 1978, 6:18 p.m. Central European Time) — The Roman Catholic church elected its first non-Italian pope in 455 years today, naming Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, 58. Continue reading Cardinal Karol Wojtyla elected pope, takes name John Paul II 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1978)
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) — “Red Red Wine” by UB40 peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Red Red Wine’ by UB40 peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1988)
(Saturday, October 15, 1988) — “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Forever Young’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #12 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1988)
(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)
(Saturday, October 14, 1978) — “Love Is in the Air” by John Paul Young peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love Is in the Air’ by John Paul Young peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1978)
(Wednesday, October 14, 1908) — The Chicago Cubs won the 1908 World Series today, beating the Detroit Tigers 2-0 at Bennett Park in Detroit, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading Cubs beat Tigers to win World Series 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1908)
