Video: 'TV's first interracial kiss'
(Friday, November 22, 1968, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — The first scripted kiss between a Caucasian and an African-American on U.S. television was shown tonight on an episode of Star Trek, an American science fiction series. Continue reading ‘First’ interracial kiss on American TV airs on ‘Star Trek’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles- The White album 2018 Remix' (30 videos)
(Friday, November 22, 1968) — The Beatles, the ninth studio album by the English rock band The Beatles, was released today in the UK (Nov. 25, 1968, in the U.S.). Continue reading The Beatles release ‘The White Album’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1968)
Video: 'Ravel's Bolero - WWI armistice centennial Paris 2018 (complete)'
(Thursday, November 22, 1928) — Boléro, a one-movement orchestral piece by the French composer Maurice Ravel originally composed as a ballet commissioned by Russian actress and dancer Ida Rubinstein, premiered today at the Paris Opéra. Continue reading ‘Bolero’ by Maurice Ravel premieres at Paris Opera 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1928)
Video: ‘Cactus Jack: Lone Star on Capitol Hill’
(Sunday, November 22, 1868) — John Nance Garner, the 32nd Vice President of the United States, who served from 1933 to 1941 during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was born today in a log cabin near Detroit in Red River County, Texas. Continue reading U.S. Vice President John Nance Garner born 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1868)
Video: '22nd November 1718: The pirate Blackbeard killed by sailors under Robert Maynard'
(Saturday, November 22, 1718) — English pirate Edward Teach — better known as Blackbeard, an English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of Britain’s North American colonies — and several of his crew were killed today by a small force of sailors led by Lieutenant Robert Maynard during a battle off present-day North Carolina. Continue reading English pirate Blackbeard killed 300 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1718)
