Video: 'The Black Panther Party Documentary'
(Saturday, October 15, 1966) — The Black Panther Party (originally the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense) was founded today in Oakland, California, by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. Continue reading Black Panther Party founded in Oakland 60 years ago today (Oct 15 1966)
(Saturday, October 15, 1966, 1:17 p.m. EDT) — President Lyndon B. Johnson signed today a bill creating the country’s 12th Cabinet unit, the United States Department of Transportation.
(Saturday, October 15, 1966) — “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Psychotic Reaction’ by Count Five peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 15 1966)
(Saturday, October 15, 1966) — “Cherry, Cherry” by Neil Diamond peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cherry, Cherry’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 15 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon - Episode 32 - Full Episode From 16mm Film Print (With Bumpers)'
(Saturday, October 15, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on a “goodwill” trip to India; and later, the band is abducted by aliens upon leaving a theatre where they watched a sci-fi film on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC. Continue reading ‘All My Loving/Day Tripper’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 15 1966)
(Saturday, October 15, 1966) — “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” by The Four Seasons peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 15 1966)
Video: 'Your Auntie Grizelda [Original Stereo Version]'
(Friday, October 14, 1966) — The Monkees recorded “Your Auntie Grizelda” today at American Recording Co. in Studio City, California, featuring Peter Tork on lead vocal for the first time (likely overdubbed later this month) and intended as a Rolling Stones “19th Nervous Breakdown”-styled knock-off.
Video: 'Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize October 14 1986'
(Tuesday, October 14, 1986, 11:00 a.m. CET) — Human rights advocate Elie Wiesel, who survived Nazi death camps to become a witness against forgetfulness and violence, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. Continue reading Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel wins Nobel Peace Prize 40 years ago this hour (Oct 14 1986)
Video: 'October 13 1976 Copocabana Club, NY John Lennon interviewed by Ugly George'
(Wednesday, October 13, 1976, late evening EDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed tonight in New York by George Urban, better known as “Ugly George,” a Manhattan Cable television host whose provocative program, The Ugly George Hour of Truth, Sex and Violence, had become a local hit. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed in New York City 50 years ago tonight (Oct 13 1976)
Video: 'JIMI HENDRIX - OCTOBER 1966 (EPISODE 3)'
(Thursday, October 13, 1966) — The Jimi Hendrix Experience made its debut today at the Novelty cinema in Évreux, launching the Jimi Hendrix Experience French Tour 1966. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix Experience perform first show in Evreux, France 60 years ago today (Oct 13 1966)
