Monthly Archives: November 2022

‘It’s in the Book (Parts 1 & 2)’ by Johnny Standley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1952)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, November 22, 1952) — “It’s in the Book (Parts 1 & 2)” by Johnny Standley with Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (Nov. 22/29, 1952; tied with Why Don’t You Believe Me? by Joni James on Nov. 29). Continue reading ‘It’s in the Book (Parts 1 & 2)’ by Johnny Standley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1952) →

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)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


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because he had been informed during the day by Premier Nikita Khrushchev that all Soviet Il-28 bombers in Cuba would be withdrawn within 30 days.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) →

Alaska Highway dedicated at Soldier’s Summit in Yukon Territory 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1942)

1940s, World War II


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) →

U.S. President Joe Biden born in Scranton, Pennsylvania 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1942)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

World premiere for James Bond spy film ‘Die Another Day’ held at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2002)

2000s, James Bond, movies 2000s


Video: 'Die Another Day' trailer

(Monday, November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — Die Another Day, the twentieth spy film in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, premiered tonight at the 56th Royal Film Performance, a fundraising event held in aid of The Film and TV Charity. Continue reading World premiere for James Bond spy film ‘Die Another Day’ held at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2002) →

‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 17, 1962) — “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by The Four Seasons peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of five weeks (Nov. 17/24, Dec. 1/8/15, 1962). Continue reading ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962) →