Video: '1989 World Series, Game 3: Athletics @ Giants' (note: this video is actually game 4)
(Saturday, October 28, 1989, game played at approximately 5:33 p.m.-8:40 p.m. PDT) — The Oakland Athletics won the 1988 World Series tonight, beating the San Francisco Giants 9-6 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, in the fourth and deciding game. Continue reading Athletics sweep Giants to win World Series 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1989)
Video: 'Prohibition in the United States: National Ban of Alcohol'
(Tuesday, October 28, 1919, afternoon EST) — The U.S. Congress today passed the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Wilson’s veto, enforcing the constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of alcoholic beverages. Continue reading Congress passes Volstead Act to enforce prohibition of intoxicating liquors 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1919)
(Saturday, October 28, 1989) — “Sowing the Seeds of Love” by Tears for Fears peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sowing the Seeds of Love’ by Tears for Fears peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1989)
