Monthly Archives: October 2023

Yom Kippur War begins as Egypt and Syria launch surprise attack on Israel 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1973)

1970s, Cold War


Video: 'Yom Kippur War 1973 - Sinai Front DOCUMENTARY'

(Saturday, October 6, 1973, just before 2:00 p.m. Eastern European Time; during the Yom Kippur War,  part of the Arab–Israeli conflict, the Cold War, and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict) — The Yom Kippur War, the fourth and largest Arab–Israeli conflict, began today, on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, as Egyptian and Syrian forces invaded the Israeli-occupied Sinai peninsula and Golan Heights, both of which were occupied by Israel in 1967. Continue reading Yom Kippur War begins as Egypt and Syria launch surprise attack on Israel 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1973) →

Earl Warren sworn-in as 14th Chief Justice of the United States 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1953)

1950s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1953 Chief Justice: Governor Earl Warren Named To U.S. Highest Court'

(Monday, October 5, 1953, noon EST) — Former California Governor Earl Warren was sworn in today as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States; he would preside over a major shift in American constitutional jurisprudence, which has been recognized by many as a “Constitutional Revolution” in the liberal direction. Continue reading Earl Warren sworn-in as 14th Chief Justice of the United States 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1953) →

The Beatles perform three songs for debut on ‘Ready, Steady, GO!’ TV show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - On The Ready, Steady, Go! 1963 (Full Concert) 60fps [HD] no copy'

(Friday, October 4, 1963, 6:15-7:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed live tonight in Studio Nine, Television House, Kingsway, London, in their first of three appearances on Associated-Rediffusion TV’s Ready, Steady, GO! television series. Continue reading The Beatles perform three songs for debut on ‘Ready, Steady, GO!’ TV show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1963) →

‘Baby Boy’ by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 2003)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, October 4, 2003) — “Baby Boy” by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of nine consecutive weeks (Oct. 4/11/18/25, Nov. 1/8/15/22/29, 2003). Continue reading ‘Baby Boy’ by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 2003) →

The Beatles interviewed for ‘The Public Ear’ BBC radio show years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Beatles Greetings (Live At The BBC For "The Public Ear" / 3rd November, 1963)'

(Thursday, October 3, 1963, mid-afternoon British Summer Time) — All four of The Beatles, all back from a rare extended holiday (including George Harrison who arrived today from his visit to the U.S.), were interviewed this afternoon at in London by Michael Colley for the Nov. 3, 1963, edition of the BBC Light Programme The Public Ear. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ‘The Public Ear’ BBC radio show years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963) →

‘Black Hawk Down’: Battle of Mogadishu begins during Somali Civil War 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1993)

1990s


Video 'Black Hawk Down | The True Story Of The Battle Of Mogadishu #blackhawkdown #mogadishu #war #army'

(Sunday, October 3, 1993, 1:50 p.m. East Africa Time; part of Operation Gothic Serpent and UNOSOM II) — The Battle of Mogadishu, fought in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States — supported by UNOSOM II — against the forces of the Somali National Alliance (SNA) and armed irregular citizens of south Mogadishu as part of the two-year-old Somali Civil War, began today when U.S. forces attempted to seize two of SNA leader Mohammed Farah Aidid’s top lieutenants during a meeting deep in the city on the East African coast. Continue reading ‘Black Hawk Down’: Battle of Mogadishu begins during Somali Civil War 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1993) →