Daily Archives: October 5, 2024

Cheney and Edwards clash in fiery VP debate over Iraq, national security, and leadership 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Cheney vs. Edwards: The 2004 vice presidential debate'

(Tuesday, October 5, 2004, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a fiercely personal and intense debate between the vice presidential nominees of the two major political parties, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney staunchly defended the Bush administration’s actions in Iraq tonight, calling them “exactly the right thing to do.” Continue reading Cheney and Edwards clash in fiery VP debate over Iraq, national security, and leadership 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2004) →

‘I Honestly Love You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 5/12, 1974). Continue reading ‘I Honestly Love You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974) →

‘Ain’t She Sweet’ compilation album by The Beatles and others released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1964)

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


Video: 'Ain't She Sweet'

(Monday, October 5, 1964) — Ain’t She Sweet, a compilation album featuring four tracks recorded in Hamburg in 1961 by The Beatles (with Pete Best on drums) and featuring Tony Sheridan on vocals (except for the title song with vocal by John Lennon), was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ compilation album by The Beatles and others released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1964) →