Daily Archives: October 14, 2020

MacArthur tells Truman China won’t intervene in Korean War 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Korean War: Truman vs MacArthur over Korea' (Oct. 15, 1950 at 10:15)

(Sunday, October 15, 1950, Truman’s plane arrived at 6:30 a.m. Wake Time; during the Wake Island Conference, part of the Korean War and the Cold War) — President Harry S. Truman and Army General Douglas MacArthur met for a conference today at Wake Island to define the Far Eastern policy of the United States in the light of recent United Nations victories in Korea. Continue reading MacArthur tells Truman China won’t intervene in Korean War 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1950) →

‘Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 2000)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, October 14, 2000) — “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” by Christina Aguilera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 14/21/28, Nov. 4, 2000). Continue reading ‘Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 2000) →

Paul McCartney records ‘Get On The Right Thing’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Get On The Right Thing (Early Mix) (2018 Remaster)'

(Wednesday, October 14, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney recorded “Get On The Right Thing” today at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘Get On The Right Thing’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1970) →

U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower born in Denison, Texas 130 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1890)

1890s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Dwight D. Eisenhower Biography: Military General and U.S. President'

(Tuesday, October 14, 1890) — Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961, was born today in Denison, Texas. Continue reading U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower born in Denison, Texas 130 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1890) →