Daily Archives: October 11, 2020

Bush and Gore meet in restrained second TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 2000)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'George W. Bush and Al Gore 2nd Presidential Debate 2000'

(Wednesday, October 11, 2000, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2000 United States presidential election) — Texas Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore agreed more than they disagreed tonight in an event that was often closer to a cordial conversation than a debate as they exchanged views on tense foreign conflicts and domestic matters like racial profiling, gun control and same-sex marriage. Continue reading Bush and Gore meet in restrained second TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 2000) →

‘Xanadu’ by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 11, 1980) — “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Xanadu’ by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980) →