Daily Archives: October 19, 2025

Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)

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Video: 'Monkees Screen Tests' (Oct. 19, 1965, at 6:05)

(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — Davy Jones, identified in advance as a potential star for The Monkees television series, auditioned today in Hollywood. Continue reading Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965) →

The Beatles record unused Christmas messages 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles: 1965 Christmas Message Recording Session Out-Take'

(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — The Beatles made the first of two attempts to record a Christmas message for members of their fan club (as they had in 1963 and 1964) today at Marquee Studio in London, produced by the group’s press officer Tony Barrow.

Stamp Act Congress adopts ‘Declaration of Rights and Grievances’ 260 years ago today (Oct 19 1765)

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Video: 'Declaration of Rights and Grievances'

(Saturday, October 19, 1765, during the American Revolution) — The Stamp Act Congress, meeting today in New York, adopted a declaration of rights and liberties, stating that taxes passed without representation violated their rights as Englishmen.