Monthly Archives: November 2023

‘Schindler’s List’ epic drama film premieres in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1993)

1990s, movies 1990s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'Schindler's List' trailer

(Tuesday, November 30, 1993, 7:00-10:10 p.m. EST) — Schindler’s List, an American epic drama film about of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand mostly Polish-Jewish refugees during The Holocaust by employing them in his factories, premiered tonight at a private showing at Cineplex Odeon.in Washington, D.C. with U.S. President Bill Clinton in attendance. Continue reading ‘Schindler’s List’ epic drama film premieres in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1993) →

Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Band on the Run’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1973)

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


Video: 'Band On The Run (full album) by Paul McCartney and Wings'

(Friday, November 30, 1973) — Band on the Run, the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, was released today in the UK (Dec. 5, 1973, in the U.S.). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Band on the Run’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1973) →

President Lyndon B. Johnson names commission to investigate JFK assassination 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Who killed JFK? Behind the scenes of Warren Commission'

(Friday, November 29, 1963, announced by the White House at 7:30 p.m. EST) — One week after U.S. President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot in Dallas, Lyndon B. Johnson, his successor, created the President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, known unofficially as the Warren Commission, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren to investigate the assassination. Continue reading President Lyndon B. Johnson names commission to investigate JFK assassination 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963) →

The Beatles filmed at ABC Cinema in Huddersfield 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles At ABC Cinema, Huddersfield, England - Granada TV - 29 November 1963'

(Friday, November 29, 1963, prior to first show scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. GMT) — On the the 24th date of their 1963 Autumn Tour and the same day their single “I Want To Hold Your Hand”/”This Boy” was released in the UK, The Beatles were filmed today at the 2,036-seat ABC Cinema in the Yorkshire town of Huddersfield. Continue reading The Beatles filmed at ABC Cinema in Huddersfield 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963) →

The Beatles release fifth UK single ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’/’This Boy’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963)

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


Video: 'I Want To Hold Your Hand (2023 Mix)'

(Friday, November 29, 1963) — The Beatles released their fifth single “I Want to Hold Your Hand“/”This Boy” today in Britain on Parlophone. Continue reading The Beatles release fifth UK single ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’/’This Boy’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1963) →

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson delivers ‘Let Us Continue’ speech to joint session of Congress 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1963)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Lyndon B. Johnson's Address to Congress, November 27, 1963. MP505'

(Thanksgiving eve, Wednesday, November 27, 1963, 12:30 p.m. EST) — Five days after U.S. President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot in Dallas, Lyndon B. Johnson, his successor, delivered his “Let Us Continue” speech before a joint session of Congress, calling Kennedy the “greatest leader of our time,” and said that “American dreams have been vitalized by his drive and by his dedication.” Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson delivers ‘Let Us Continue’ speech to joint session of Congress 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1963) →

‘Heart and Soul’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 26, 1983) — “Heart and Soul” by Huey Lewis and the News peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Heart and Soul’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1983) →

‘Crumblin’ Down’ by John Cougar Mellencamp peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 26, 1983) — “Crumblin’ Down” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Crumblin’ Down’ by John Cougar Mellencamp peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1983) →

‘P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 26, 1983) — “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” by Michael Jackson peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, the sixth single from Jackson’s sixth solo album, Thriller. Continue reading ‘P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1983) →

The Beatles interviewed at Regal Cinema in Cambridge, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles East At Six Ten Interview Excerpt - 26 November 1963'

(Tuesday, November 26, 1963, afternoon GMT) — Before their performances in Cambridge today, The Beatles were interviewed for the TV program “East at Six Ten” for airing on this day Continue reading The Beatles interviewed at Regal Cinema in Cambridge, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1963) →