Daily Archives: October 14, 2022

Former President Theodore Roosevelt shot while campaigning for a third term 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1912)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'How Teddy Roosevelt Got Shot and Still Did an 84 Minute Speech'

(Monday, October 14, 1912, shortly before 8 p.m. CST; during the 1912 United States presidential election campaign) — Former President Theodore Roosevelt, running for a third term as presidential nominee of the Progressive Party, was shot and wounded in the right breast tonight in the right breast in front of the Hotel Gilpatrick. Continue reading Former President Theodore Roosevelt shot while campaigning for a third term 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1912) →

‘Everybody Plays the Fool’ by The Main Ingredient peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 14, 1972) — “Everybody Plays the Fool” by The Main Ingredient peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody Plays the Fool’ by The Main Ingredient peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972) →