Daily Archives: October 23, 2025

Mobster Dutch Schultz shot, mortally wounded in Newark 90 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1935)


Video: 'This Prohibition Era Gangster Went So Rogue The Mob Turned On Him | Our History' (Oct. 23, 1935, at 36:10)

(Wednesday, October 23, 1935, 10:15 p.m. EST) — Mobster Dutch Schultz, 34, was shot and mortally wounded with three other men during a gangland hit tonight at the Palace Chophouse in Newark, New Jersey. Continue reading Mobster Dutch Schultz shot, mortally wounded in Newark 90 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1935)

Nat ‘King’ Cole performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1955)


Video: 'Nat King Cole & Maria Cole "I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, October 23, 1955, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Nat “King” Cole performed “Walking My Baby Back Home” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Nat ‘King’ Cole performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1955)

‘Liar, Liar’ by The Castaways peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

(Saturday, October 23, 1965) — “Liar, Liar” by The Castaways peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Liar, Liar’ by The Castaways peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

‘Act Naturally’ by The Beatles peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

(Saturday, October 23, 1965) — “Act Naturally” by The Beatles peaked at #47 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Act Naturally’ by The Beatles peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

‘Early Morning Rain’ by Peter, Paul & Mary peaks at #91 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

(Saturday, October 23, 1965) — “Early Morning Rain” by Peter, Paul & Mary peaked at #91 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Early Morning Rain’ by Peter, Paul & Mary peaks at #91 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

‘Baby’s In Black’/’Misery’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 5'

(Saturday, October 23, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles are supposed to go to Pennsylvania on a trip, however Ringo booked them for Transylvania instead on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

U.S. Vice President Adlai Stevenson I born in Christian County, Kentucky 190 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1835)


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(Friday, October 23, 1835)Adlai Stevenson I, the 23rd vice president of the United States under President Grover Cleveland (1893-1897), was born today in Christian County, Kentucky. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Adlai Stevenson I born in Christian County, Kentucky 190 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1835)