Video: 'ABC 1989 World Series Game 3 Earthquake' (video begins on Oct. 17, 1989, at 5:00 p.m. PDT)
(Tuesday, October 17, 1989, 5:04:15 p.m. PDT; during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake) — An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck today in northern California, killing 63 people, injuring another 3,757 people and causing $6 billion worth of damage. Continue reading 63 people killed in 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1989)
Video: 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' trailer
(Tuesday, October 17, 1939, evening EDT) — Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, an American political comedy-drama film about a newly appointed United States Senator who fights against a corrupt political system, premiered tonight at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Continue reading ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ premieres in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1939)
(Saturday, October 17, 2009) — “Down” by Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/31, 2009). Continue reading ‘Down’ by Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 2009)
