Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1864'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1864, during the 1864 presidential campaign) — Near the end of the American Civil War, National Union (Republican) President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois was elected to a second term today, soundly defeating Democratic challenger Major General George B. McClellan of New Jersey. Continue reading U.S. President Abraham Lincoln wins re-election, defeating George B. McClellan 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1864)
Video: 'Ringo Starr And Keith Moon Introduce Sparks - ABC In Concert 2nd Anniversary Show - 8 November 1974'
(Friday, November 8, 1974) — Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr made a surprise appearance today at Aquarius Theatre in Los Angeles during the taping of ABC’s fortnightly music program, In Concert, hosted by fellow drummer Keith Moon of The Who. Continue reading Ringo Starr makes cameo appearance on ABC-TV music show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1974)
Video: 'Americans voting in US cities during 1944 Presidential election; Roosevelt defeat...HD Stock Footage'
(Tuesday, November 7, 1944, during the 1944 presidential campaign) — Democratic U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York was elected to an unprecedented fourth term today, soundly defeating Republican challenger Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt elected to unprecedented fourth term, defeating Thomas E. Dewey 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1944)
Video: 'The Beatles live in Cardiff, 1964.flv'
(Saturday, November 7, 1964, first show scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. GMT; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles were filmed today at Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales, during the band’s 24th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles filmed at Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)
(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “Last Kiss” by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Last Kiss’ by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)
(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “Let It Be Me” by Betty Everett and Jerry Butler peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Let It Be Me’ by Betty Everett and Jerry Butler peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)
(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)
(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “I Don’t Want to See You Again” by Peter and Gordon (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Don’t Want to See You Again’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)
(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “I Like It” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Like It’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)
Video: 'Anne Frank in Bergen-Belsen and her death' (Nov. 7, 1944, at 2:14)
(Tuesday, November 7, 1944; part of The Holocaust during World War II) — About four days after their arrival at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in what is today Lower Saxony in northern Germany, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank and her older sister, Margot’s stay in a tent camp came to a dramatic close when a violent storm swept many of the tents away. Continue reading Violent storm forces Anne, Margot Frank out of tents at Bergen-Belsen 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1944)
