Monthly Archives: October 2022

President John F. Kennedy reveals U.S. spy planes have been discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1962)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Oval Office Address on the Cuban Missile Crisis - John F. Kennedy - Oct. 22, 1962'

(Monday, October 22, 1962, 7:00 p.m. EDT; day seven of the Cuban missile crisis, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy announced tonight in a nationally broadcast address that “unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of offensive missile sites” had been established in Cuba by the Soviet Union “to provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere.” Continue reading President John F. Kennedy reveals U.S. spy planes have been discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1962) →

‘The Mosquito’ by The Doors peaks at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors

(Saturday, October 21, 1972) — “The Mosquito” by The Doors, the group’s second and final chart single recorded after the July 3, 1971, death of lead singer Jim Morrison, peaked at #85 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Mosquito’ by The Doors peaks at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972) →

Paul McCartney and Wings complete recording sessions for ‘Live and Let Die’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1972)

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


Video: 'Live And Let Die (2018 Remaster)'

(Friday, October 20, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today completed a two-day recording session for “Live and Let Die” at AIR Studios in London, produced as the title song for the next James Bond feature film starring Roger Moore. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete recording sessions for ‘Live and Let Die’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1972) →

‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 20, 1962) — “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 20/27, 1962). Continue reading ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1962) →

‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ by Tony Bennett peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 20, 1962) — “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” by Tony Bennett peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ by Tony Bennett peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1962) →

President George H.W. Bush pushes hard in third debate but Bill Clinton and Ross Perot put him on defensive 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush, Clinton, Perot: The third 1992 presidential debate'

(Monday, October 19, 1992, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1992 United States presidential election campaign) — The last of the three 2012 presidential general election debates ended tonight with President George H.W. Bush still on the defensive about his first-term record and laboring to revive his campaign by warning that Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton lacked the leadership, the record, and the character to be president. Continue reading President George H.W. Bush pushes hard in third debate but Bill Clinton and Ross Perot put him on defensive 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1992) →

Sino-Indian War begins as Chinese troops attack India’s frontier 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1962)

1960s


Video: 'The Sino-Indian War: Why India Turned On China In The 1960s | Mao's Cold War | Timeline'

(Saturday, October 20, 1962, 5:14 a.m. Indian Standard Time; during the Sino-Indian War) — The Sino-Indian War, a conflict primarily caused by a three-year dispute over the Himalayan border, began today as the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched two attacks, 620 miles apart. Continue reading Sino-Indian War begins as Chinese troops attack India’s frontier 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1962) →