Daily Archives: November 2, 2024

George Harrison launches first North American tour by an ex-Beatle at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974)

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


Video: 'George Harrison Live In Vancouver, Canada - November 2nd, 1974'

(Saturday, November 2, 1974, evening PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — George Harrison launched his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour tonight at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison launches first North American tour by an ex-Beatle at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974) →

U.S. President George W. Bush elected to second term, narrowly defeating John Kerry 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'CNN Election Night 2004 - Complete Coverage 10,5 hours!'

(November 2, 2004, during the 2004 presidential campaign) — Republican U.S. President George W. Bush of Texas was elected to a second term today, narrowly defeating Democratic challenger U.S. Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush elected to second term, narrowly defeating John Kerry 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 2004) →

‘You Haven’t Done Nothin” by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, U.S. Presidents

(Saturday, November 2, 1974) — “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” by Stevie Wonder (featuring background vocals by The Jackson 5), aimed squarely at former U.S. President Richard Nixon, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Haven’t Done Nothin” by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974) →