Daily Archives: November 20, 2022

U.S. President John F. Kennedy lifts blockade of Cuba after Soviets pledge to take out bombers in thirty days 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1962)

Video: 'President John F. Kennedy's 45th News Conference - November 20, 1962'

(Tuesday, November 20, 1962, 6:00 EST; during the Cuban missile crisis, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy announced tonight that he had instructed the Defense Department to lift the naval quarantine around the island of Cuba because he had been informed during the day by Premier Nikita Khrushchev that all Soviet Il-28 bombers in Cuba would be withdrawn within 30 days. Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy lifts blockade of Cuba after Soviets pledge to take out bombers in thirty days 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1962) →

(Saturday, November 20, 1982) — “Southern Cross” by Crosby, Stills and Nash peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Southern Cross’ by Crosby, Stills and Nash peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1982) →

(Saturday, November 20, 1982) — “Pressure” by Billy Joel peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Pressure’ by Billy Joel peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1982) →

Video: 'Alaskan Highway documentary' (Nov. 20, 1942, at 33:45)

(Friday, November 20, 1942) — The Alaska Highway constructed during World War II to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska across Canada, was dedicated today at Soldier’s Summit in the Yukon Territory. Continue reading Alaska Highway dedicated at Soldier’s Summit in Yukon Territory 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1942) →

Video: 'President Biden (full documentary) | FRONTLINE'

(Friday, November 20, 1942) — Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States and the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama, was born Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. today at St. Mary’s Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Continue reading U.S. President Joe Biden born in Scranton, Pennsylvania 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1942) →