Video: '"THE LAST TWO DAYS" (1963 FILM) [HIGH-QUALITY UPGRADE]' (JFK lands in San Antonio at 0:34)
(Thursday, November 21, 1963, 1:30 p.m. CST) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy arrived in San Antonio this afternoon to begin a two-day, five-city tour of Texas. Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy land in San Antonio to begin two-day, five-city tour of Texas 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles and fans interviews at ABC Cinema Carlisle, Cumbria, UK, 21st November 1963'
(Thursday, November 21, 1963, tonight’s shows were scheduled to begin at 6:15 and 8:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles were interviewed today at ABC Cinema in Carlisle, asked about whether government funds should be spent on police protection for the group. Continue reading The Beatles asked in Carlisle whether government should pay for the group’s police protection 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1963)
(Saturday, November 21, 1953) — “Rags to Riches” by Tony Bennett with Percy Faith & His Orchestra was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Nov. 21/28, Dec. 5/12/19/26, 1953). Continue reading ‘Rags to Riches’ by Tony Bennett peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1953)
Video: 'The Beatles Come To Town (ABC Cinema, Manchester) - British Pathe Raw Footage - 20 November 1963'
(Wednesday, November 20, 1963, first show scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles were filmed by Pathé News performing “She Loves You and “Twist And Shout” during the first of two shows performed tonight at Manchester’s ABC Cinema on the 16th date of the rock music band’s 1963 Autumn Tour. Continue reading The Beatles filmed in color performing at Manchester’s ABC Cinema 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1963)
Video: 'The Civil War: The Gettysburg Address'
(Thursday, November 19, 1863, about 2:00 p.m. local time; during the Gettysburg Address, part of the Eastern theater of the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address this afternoon as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the American Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated those of the Confederacy at the Battle of Gettysburg. Continue reading ‘Four score and seven years ago…’: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1863)
(Saturday, November 19, 1983) — “Suddenly Last Summer” by The Motels peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ by The Motels peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1983)
Video: 'CBS NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Richard Nixon Press Conference (I am not a crook)'
(Saturday, November 17, 1973, 7:02 p.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Declaring that “I am not a crook,” U.S. President Richard Nixon vigorously defended his record in the Watergate case tonight and said he had never profited from his public service. Continue reading ‘I’m not a crook,’ U.S. President Richard Nixon tells newspaper executives in Bay Lake, Florida 50 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)
(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat” by The DeFranco Family peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heartbeat, It’s A Lovebeat’ by The DeFranco Family peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)
(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “I Got a Name” by Jim Croce peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Got a Name’ by Jim Croce peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)
(Saturday, November 17, 1973) — “You’re a Special Part of Me” by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re a Special Part of Me’ by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1973)
