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)
(Saturday, November 23, 1985) — “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney, from the film of the same name, debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Spies Like Us’ single by Paul McCartney debuts at #59 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 23 1985)
Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Version 2)' (click here to watch the colorized version 3)
(Tuesday, November 23, 1965, 4:00 p.m.-early morning GMT) — The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today in London to produce ten promotional videos for their forthcoming single “We Can Work It Out”/”Day Tripper,” as well as older songs “Help!,” “Ticket To Ride” and “I Feel Fine.” Continue reading The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 60 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965)
Video: 'The Bob Newhart Show S04e11 - Over The River And Through The Woods'
(Saturday, November 22, 1975, 9:30 p.m. EST) — Bob spends a depressing Thanksgiving with Jerry, Howard and Mr. Carlin, getting drunk, watching football and ordering “Moo Goo Gai Pan” on tonight’s episode of the CBS sitcom television series The Bob Newhart Show. Continue reading ‘Over the River and Through the Woods’ episode airs on ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Nov 22 1975)
Video: 'Overture "Man Of La Mancha" (Man Of La Mancha/1965 Original Broadway Cast/Remastered 2000)' (18 videos)
(Monday, November 22, 1965, 7:15 p.m. EST) — Man of La Mancha, a musical that tells the story of the “mad” knight, Don Quixote, as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition, opened in New York tonight at the ANTA Washington Square Theatre in Greenwich Village.
Video: 'United States mail plane China Clipper takes off from San Francisco on its way to Manila (1935)'
(Friday, November 22, 1935, 3:46 p.m. PST) — A flying boat, the China Clipper, took off today from Alameda, California, carrying more than 100,000 pieces of mail on the first trans-Pacific airmail flight.
(Saturday, November 22, 1975) — “That’s the Way (I Like It)” by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 22, Dec. 20, 1975). Continue reading ‘That’s the Way (I Like It)’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 22 1975)
