Video: '1955 World Series Highlights | Brooklyn Dodgers vs New York Yankees'
(Tuesday, October 4, 1955, approximately 3:45 p.m. EDT) — The Brooklyn Dodgers won the 1955 World Series today, beating the New York Yankees 2-0 at Yankee Stadium (I) in Bronx, New York, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Brooklyn Dodgers win World Series in seven games 70 years ago this hour (Oct 4 1955)
Video: 'Pope John Paul II historic visit to the USA'
(Wednesday, October 4, 1995, 3:20 p.m. EDT) — Pope John Paul II returned to America today on a five-day mission to strengthen his discordant church in America and press his crusades to undermine materialism and fortify peace in the post-cold-war world. Continue reading Pope John Paul II arrives in U.S. for five-day visit 30 years ago this hour (Oct 4 1995)
(Saturday, October 4, 1975) — “Run Joey Run” by David Geddes peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Run Joey Run’ by David Geddes peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 4 1975)
(Saturday, October 4, 1975) — “Gone at Last by Paul Simon/Phoebe Snow peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gone at Last’ by Paul Simon/Phoebe Snow peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 4 1975)
(Saturday, October 4, 1975) — “Letting Go” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band) Wings debuted at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Letting Go’ by Wings debuts at #74 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 4 1975)
Video: 'Pope Paul VI Historic Pilgrimage To U.S. 1965'
(Monday, October 4, 1965, 9:30 a.m.-11:29 p.m. EDT) — Pope Paul VI made the first papal visit to the Western Hemisphere today, spending about 14 hours in New York, arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Continue reading Pope Paul VI arrives in New York City for first papal visit to U.S. 60 years ago this hour (Oct 4 1965)
Video: '1895 U.S. Open Highlights'
(Friday, October 4, 1895) — The first U.S. Open Men’s Golf Championship administered by the United States Golf Association was held today at the Newport Country Club in Rhode Island. Continue reading First U.S. Open golf tournament held in Newport, Rhode Island 130 years ago today (Oct 4 1895)
