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Paul McCartney enjoys time off in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 5 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Family Feeding Horses In Adelaide, South Australia - MPL Footage - 5 November 1975'

(Wednesday, November 5, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his family enjoy a day off from the Australian leg of his Wings Over the World tour today at what appears to be a ranch in Adelaide, Australia. Continue reading Paul McCartney enjoys time off in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 5 1975)

‘Gunpowder Plot’ to blow up English Parliament discovered 420 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1605)


Video: 'The Gunpowder Plot | Guy Fawkes Documentary | Reel Truth Science'

(Tuesday, November 5, 1605)The Gunpowder Plot, a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England and VI of Scotland by a group of provincial English Catholics led by Robert Catesby, failed today when Guy Fawkes was seized before he could blow up the English Parliament. Continue reading ‘Gunpowder Plot’ to blow up English Parliament discovered 420 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1605)

The Beatles record ‘What Goes On’ and ’12-Bar Original’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : What Goes On (Mono)'

(Thursday, November 4, 1965, 11:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr’s “What Goes On” and the group’s “12-Bar Original” instrumental. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘What Goes On’ and ’12-Bar Original’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin assassinated in Tel Aviv 30 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1995)


Video: 'Netanyahu, Rabin and the Assassination That Shook History | Netanyahu at War | FRONTLINE'

(Saturday, November 4, 1995, 9:30 p.m. Israel Standard Time) — Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, 73, was assassinated tonight by by Yigal Amir, a radical right-wing Orthodox Jew who opposed the signing of the Oslo Accords, after speaking at a festive peace rally at the Kings of Israel Square (now Rabin Square) in Tel Aviv. Continue reading Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin assassinated in Tel Aviv 30 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1995)

Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Junior's Farm Concert, Adelaide, 4 Nov 1975'

(Tuesday, November 4, 1975, 8:15 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the third of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide.

Paul McCartney arrives for soundcheck at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Arriving For Soundcheck In Adelaide, South Australia - MPL Footage - 4 November 1975'

(Tuesday, November 4, 1975, soundcheck at 5:00 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney arrived today at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide, Australia, for a soundcheck with his band Wings for the third of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.

‘Guys and Dolls’ musical film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1955)


Video: 'Guys and Dolls' trailer

(Wednesday, November 3, 1955, 8:30 p.m. EST)Guys and Dolls, a musical film about a big-city gambler who bets that he can seduce a Salvation Army girl, premiered tonight at the Capitol at 1645 Broadway, just north of Times Square in New York City, across from the Winter Garden Theatre. Continue reading ‘Guys and Dolls’ musical film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1955)

The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : Michelle (Mono)'

(Wednesday, November 3, 1965, 2:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney and John Lennon “Michelle.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965)

‘Good Morning America’ premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1975)


'GMA' Celebrates 40 Years on the Air

(Monday, November 3, 1975, 7:00 a.m. EST)Good Morning America, an American morning television show, premiered this morning on ABC, with hosts David Hartman and Nancy Dussault. Continue reading ‘Good Morning America’ premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings travel from Perth to Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 3 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Leaving For Perth Airport - MPL (Raw Footage) - 3 November 1975'

(Monday, November 3, 1975, arriving at 5:00 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time; during Wings Over the World tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings traveled today from Perth to Adelaide, Australia, for tonight’s performance at Apollo Stadium. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings travel from Perth to Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 3 1975)