Daily Archives: October 16, 2026

Bob Dole charges after President Bill Clinton in their final debate 30 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1996)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Clinton vs. Dole: The second 1996 presidential debate'

(Thursday, October 16, 1996, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the United States presidential election, 1996) — In a spirited confrontation before the nation’s voters, former U.S. Senator Bob Dole used the second and final televised presidential debate tonight in San Diego to attack the ethical and governmental record of President Bill Clinton repeatedly as scandal tainted and undeserving of renewal at the ballot box. Continue reading Bob Dole charges after President Bill Clinton in their final debate 30 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1996) →

The Four Tops perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Four Tops "Reach Out I'll Be There" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, October 16, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Four Tops performed “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” live on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 at 1697–1699 Broadway, between 53rd and 54th streets, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading The Four Tops perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1966) →

‘Disco Duck’ by Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 16 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 16, 1976) — “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Disco Duck’ by Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 16 1976) →

‘Ringo’s Rotogravure’ studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #57 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 16 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Ringo's Rotogravure' (11 clips)

(Saturday, October 16, 1976) — Ringo’s Rotogravure, the fifth studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #57 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Ringo’s Rotogravure’ studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #57 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 16 1976) →

Margaret Sanger opens the first U.S. birth control clinic 110 years ago today (Oct 16 1916)

1910s


Video: 'Margaret Sanger - Mini Biography'

(Monday, October 16, 1916, morning EST) — Planned Parenthood had its beginnings today as Margaret Sanger and her sister, Ethel Byrne, opened the first birth control clinic in the U.S. in the Brownsville section of the New York borough of Brooklyn. Continue reading Margaret Sanger opens the first U.S. birth control clinic 110 years ago today (Oct 16 1916) →

William T.G. Morton demonstrates surgical anesthesia 180 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1846)

1840s


Video: 'William T.G. Morton Biography'

(Friday, October 16, 1846, 10:00 a.m. local time) — Dentist William T. G. Morton demonstrated the effectiveness of ether as an anesthetic today by administering it to a patient undergoing jaw surgery before an audience of doctors at the operating theater of the Massachusetts General Hospital, or MGH. Continue reading William T.G. Morton demonstrates surgical anesthesia 180 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1846) →