Daily Archives: October 16, 2025

837,000 African-American men gather in Washington for ‘Million Man March’ 30 years ago today (Oct 16 1995)

1990s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'October 16th, 1995: The Million Man March - www.NBCUniversalArchives.com'

(Monday, October 16, 1995, during the Million Man March) — Heeding a call for personal atonement and racial solidarity, hundreds of thousands of African-American men gathered from across the nation in the heart of the capital today to vow stronger leadership in protecting their communities from violence and social despair. Continue reading 837,000 African-American men gather in Washington for ‘Million Man March’ 30 years ago today (Oct 16 1995) →

The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Takes 1, 2 & 3) | Beatles Sessions'

(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 2:30-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded the B-side to their next single, John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Day Tripper” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965) →

‘Treat Her Right’ by Roy Head and the Traits peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Treat Her Right” by Roy Head and the Traits peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Treat Her Right’ by Roy Head and the Traits peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965) →

‘Just a Little Bit Better’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Just a Little Bit Better” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just a Little Bit Better’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965) →

‘Do You Believe in Magic’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Do You Believe in Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Believe in Magic’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965) →

‘Mohair Sam’ by Charlie Rich peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Mohair Sam” by Charlie Rich peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mohair Sam’ by Charlie Rich peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965) →

‘Not A Second Time’/’Slow Down’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 4'

(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles abandon their flight and land in Africa while trying to get away from their fans on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.