Video: '1965 Melbourne Cup Jean Shrimpton Mini Skirt'
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — The miniskirt had its “coming out” of sorts today as British model Jean Shrimpton scandalized onlookers by showing up for Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, in a white, sleeveless shift dress, made by Colin Rolfe, that had a hem four inches above her knees. Continue reading British model Jean Shrimpton helps launch the miniskirt 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
(Saturday, October 29, 1955) — “Autumn Leaves” by Roger Williams was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 29, Nov. 5/12/19, 1955).
Video: '"We Can Work It Out"- The Beatles. Takes 1 and 2.' (Oct. 29, 1965, at 2:05)
(Friday, October 29, 1965, 2:00-4:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording the A-side of their next single, Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “We Can Work It Out,” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, adding more vocals and a second harmonium part (recording began on Oct. 20, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)
Video: 'Denny Laine's Birthday At Perth Entertainment Centre + Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 29 October 1975'
(Wednesday, October 29, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
Video: '1995 World Series, Game 6: Braves @ Indians'
(Saturday, October 28, 1995, 10:26 p.m. EDT) — The Atlanta Braves won the 1995 World Series tonight, beating the Cleveland Indians 1-0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, in the sixth and deciding game. Continue reading Atlanta Braves win World Series in six games 30 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1995)
Video: 'A timeline of Scooter Libby’s career and controversies'
(Friday, October 28, 2005) — Vice President Dick Cheney’s chief adviser, I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, was indicted on five charges today in the “CIA leak scandal” (also known as the “Plame affair”) and resigned from his White House position. Continue reading VP Dick Cheney’s chief adviser charged with lying in ‘Plame affair’ 20 years ago today (Oct 28 2005)
Video: 'Nostra Aetate 50th Anniversary'
(Thursday, October 28, 1965) — Pope Paul VI today issued Nostra aetate, the Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions which, among other things, absolved Jews of collective guilt for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrives In Perth - MPL Raw Footage - 28 October 1975'
(Tuesday, October 28, 1975, approximately 12:10 p.m. Australian Western Standard Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) arrived in Perth, Australia, today to resume their world tour this Saturday (Nov. 1, 1975) at Entertainment Centre. Continue reading ‘Wings Over the World’ tour lands in Australia 50 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1975)
Video: '1985 World Series, Game 7: Cardinals @ Royals'
(Sunday, October 27, 1985, 10:21 p.m. CDT) — The Kansas City Royals won the 1985 World Series tonight, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 11-0 at Royals Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Kansas City Royals win World Series in seven games 40 years ago this hour (Oct 27 1985)
Video: '2005 World Series, Game 4: White Sox @ Astros'
(Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 10:48 p.m. CDT) — The Chicago White Sox won the 2005 World Series tonight, beating the Houston Astros 1-0 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, in the fourth and deciding game. Continue reading Chicago White Sox win World Series in four games 20 years ago this hour (Oct 26 2005)
