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‘Unsafe at Any Speed’ book by Ralph Nader published 60 years ago today (Nov 30 1965)


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(Tuesday, November 30, 1965)Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile by Ralph Nader, a book highly critical of the U.S. auto industry, was first released in hardcover today by Grossman Publishers.

John Lennon interviewed for BBC Radio series ‘Pop Profile’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 30 1965)


Video: 'John - Pop Profile (Live At The BBC / 30th November, 1965)'

(Tuesday, November 30, 1965 5:00 p.m. GMT) — John Lennon of The Beatles was interviewed today by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for Pop Profile at NEMS Enterprises’ offices on Argyll Street in London for distribution overseas by the BBC Transcription Service on 7″ singles in March 1966.

George Harrison interviewed for BBC Radio series ‘Pop Profile’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 30 1965)


Video: 'George - Pop Profile (Live At The BBC / 30th November, 1965)'

(Tuesday, November 30, 1965 4:30 p.m. GMT) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for Pop Profile at NEMS Enterprises’ offices on Argyll Street in London for distribution overseas by the BBC Transcription Service on 7″ singles in March 1966.

‘Fly, Robin, Fly’ by Silver Convention peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)

(Saturday, November 29, 1975) — “Fly, Robin, Fly” by the Silver Convention peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 29, Dec. 6/13, 1975). Continue reading ‘Fly, Robin, Fly’ by Silver Convention peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)

‘The Way I Want to Touch You’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)

(Saturday, November 29, 1975) — “The Way I Want to Touch You” by the Captain & Tennille peaks at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Way I Want to Touch You’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)

‘I Only Have Eyes for You’ by Art Garfunkel peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)

(Saturday, November 29, 1975) — “I Only Have Eyes for You” by Art Garfunkel peaks at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Only Have Eyes for You’ by Art Garfunkel peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)

The Beatles interviewed for BBC Radio’s ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 29 1965)


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(Monday, November 29, 1965, 2:15-2:45 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles returned to the BBC Aeolian Hall today in central London to record an interview by presenter Brian Matthew for the corporation’s radio show Saturday Club for broadcast on Dec. 25, 1965, at 10:00 a.m.

War crimes court at Nuremberg sees horror films 80 years ago today (Nov 29 1945)


Video: 'Nuremberg Day 8 Concentration Camp Film'

(Thursday, November 29, 1945; during the Nuremberg trials) — Tearing away the sanctimonious mask behind which the German leaders had cloaked their evil acts and intentions, the American prosecution presented today before the International Military Tribunal a one-hour nightmare in motion pictures depicting the fear and terror and the nameless horror of the concentration camps that, the prosecution charges, were an integral part of their hold on the German people. Continue reading War crimes court at Nuremberg sees horror films 80 years ago today (Nov 29 1945)

Sinn Féin political party founded in Dublin by Arthur Griffith 120 years ago today (Nov 28 1905)

(Tuesday, November 28, 1905) — The political party Sinn Féin was founded in Dublin by Irish nationalist Arthur Griffith to achieve independence from Britain for all of Ireland. Continue reading Sinn Féin political party founded in Dublin by Arthur Griffith 120 years ago today (Nov 28 1905)