Daily Archives: October 2, 2025

‘Alfred Hitchcock Presents’ television anthology series premieres on CBS 70 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1955)


Video: 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents Revenge (1955) | Full Episode | Public Domain Classic TV'

(Sunday, October 2, 1955, 9:30 p.m. EDT)Alfred Hitchcock Presents, a television anthology series featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries, hosted by film director Alfred Hitchcock, premiered tonight on CBS-TV.

The Who makes American TV debut on ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1965)


Video: 'The Who - I Can't Explain'

(Saturday, October 2, 1965, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) — English rock band The Who made its American television debut tonight on ABC’s Shindig!, performing “I Can’t Explain” on tape from London.

Eisenhower removes Patton from Bavaria post after remarks on Nazis 80 years ago today (Oct 2 1945)


Video: 'How Patton’s Words Ended His Career After World War II'

(Tuesday, October 2, 1945) — Gen. George S. Patton has been relieved of his command of the Third Army and his post as military governor of Bavaria, Allied headquarters announced tonight. Continue reading Eisenhower removes Patton from Bavaria post after remarks on Nazis 80 years ago today (Oct 2 1945)

Actor Rock Hudson, 59, dies after battling AIDS 40 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1985)


Video: 'Rock Hudson dies of AIDS at 59 | Watch original 1985 WABC news coverage'

(Wednesday, October 2, 1985, at around 9:00 a.m. PDT)Rock Hudson, the actor whose handsome looks and flair for comedy made him a romantic idol of the 1950’s and 60’s, died today in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles. Continue reading Actor Rock Hudson, 59, dies after battling AIDS 40 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1985)

‘Do You Want To Know A Secret’/’If I Fell’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1965)


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(Saturday, October 2, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles take a much needed vacation to Dublin, Ireland, on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

‘Hang On Sloopy’ by The McCoys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 2 1965)

(Saturday, October 2, 1965) — “Hang On Sloopy” by The McCoys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hang On Sloopy’ by The McCoys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 2 1965)

Texas Revolution begins with Battle of Gonzales 190 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1835)


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(Friday, October 2, 1835, 6:00 a.m. local time) — The first battle of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of Gonzales, took place today as American settlers fought Mexican soldiers near the Guadalupe River; the Mexicans ended up withdrawing.