Video: 'The EgyptAir 648 hijacking by Abu Nidal Organization becomes a Deadly Ending at the Island of Malta'
(Sunday, November 24, 1985, 8:15 p.m. Central European Time) — The hijacking of an EgyptAir jetliner parked on the ground in Malta ended violently today as Egyptian commandos stormed the plane. Continue reading 60 die as gunmen hurl grenades when Egypt storms hijacked jet in Malta 40 years ago this hour (Nov 24 1985)
Video: 'The Monkees ( 1966) Unaired Pilot Episode'
(Wednesday, November 24, 1965) — Filming in San Diego and Los Angeles for The Monkees TV pilot, a situation comedy about four young men trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers, starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, concluded today. Continue reading Filming for ‘The Monkees’ TV pilot concludes 60 years ago today (Nov 24 1965)
(Saturday, November 24, 1945) — “It’s Been a Long, Long Time” by Harry James and His Orchestra (vocal chorus by Kitty Kallen) was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 24, Dec. 1/22, 1945).
Video: 'Reconstruction - black codes 14th wques'
(Friday, November 24, 1865) — Mississippi today became the first Southern state to enact laws which came to be known as “Black Codes” aimed at limiting the rights of newly freed blacks. Continue reading Mississippi becomes first Southern state to enact ‘Black Codes’ 160 years ago today (Nov 24 1865)
