Video: 'The English Patient' trailer
(Wednesday, November 6, 1996, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PDT) — The English Patient, a British-American romantic drama war film about a man dying from third-degree burns who remembers a tragic wartime romance, premiered tonight at the Mann Bruin Theatre in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘The English Patient’ epic romantic war drama film premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1996)
Video: '1956 CBS Election Coverage'
(Tuesday, November 6, 1956, during the 1956 United States presidential election) — Republican incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower of Pennsylvania was re-elected today over Democratic former Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois in the last election in which the major candidates were both renominated for a rematch of the previous presidential election. Continue reading U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower re-elected, handily defeats Adlai Stevenson in re-match 70 years ago today (Nov 6 1956)
Video: 'Lou Rawls "Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing & In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down)" Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, November 6, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Lou Rawls performed “Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Lou Rawls performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1966)
Video: 'Tear Drop City (Alternate Mix) [2006 Remaster]'
(Sunday, November 6, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees completed recording “Tear Drop City” and “Don’t Listen To Linda” (first recorded version) today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees complete ‘Tear Drop City’ and early version of ‘Don’t Listen To Linda’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1966)
(Saturday, November 6, 1976) — “Rock’n Me” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rock’n Me’ by Steve Miller Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 6 1976)
(Saturday, November 6, 1976) — “Magic Man” by Heart peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Magic Man’ by Heart peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today #OTD (Nov 6 1976)
(Saturday, November 6, 1976) — “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’ by Blue Öyster Cult peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 6 1976)
(Saturday, November 6, 1976) — “A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” the lead single from ex-Beatle Ringo Starr’s fifth studio solo album, peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 6 1976)
Video: 'John Lennon - Composing Strawberry fields forever (from a tune to a song) COMPLETE! RARE The Beatles' (Sep. 19-Nov. 6, 1966 at 0:00-8:01)
(Sunday, November 6, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles wrapped up location shooting for Richard Lester’s How I Won the War British black comedy film, having recorded a composing demo of a new song in his hotel room in Santa Isabel, Spain, that would become “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
Video: 'CNN Election Night 1996' (coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. EST)
(Tuesday, November 5, 1996, during the 1996 presidential campaign) — Democratic incumbent President Bill Clinton of Arkansas was re-elected today over Republican former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas. Continue reading U.S. President Bill Clinton re-elected, handily defeats Bob Dole 30 years ago today (Nov 5 1996)
