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George Harrison performs at Bob Dylan tribute concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'George Harrison - If Not For You (Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary Concert - 1992)'

(Friday, October 16, 1992, concert scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT) — During the star-studded celebration, ex-Beatle George Harrison performed “If Not for You” and “Absolutely Sweet Marie” tonight before a sold-out crowd of 18,000 at Madison Square Garden in New York City during the Bob Dylan Columbia Records 30th anniversary tribute concert. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Bob Dylan tribute concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1992) →

‘Eye in the Sky’ by The Alan Parsons Project peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 16, 1982) — “Eye in the Sky” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Eye in the Sky’ by The Alan Parsons Project peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1982) →

‘Somebody’s Baby’ by Jackson Browne peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 16, 1982) — “Somebody’s Baby” by Jackson Browne peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Somebody’s Baby’ by Jackson Browne peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1982) →

‘You Can Do Magic’ by America peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 16, 1982) — “You Can Do Magic” by America peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks. Continue reading ‘You Can Do Magic’ by America peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1982) →

Cuban Missile Crisis begins as U.S. President John F. Kennedy is informed that reconnaissance photographs reveal the presence of nuclear missile bases in Cuba 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1962)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Shall we wipe Cuba off the Map? | The Cuban Missile Crisis I Day 01' (October 16, 1962 at 0:23)

(Tuesday, October 16, 1962, 8:45 a.m. EDT; during the Cuban missile crisis, part of the Cold War) — The Cuban Missile Crisis, a confrontation between between the United States and the Soviet Union that is often considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war, began this morning when National Security Adviser McGeorge Bundy informed U.S. President John F. Kennedy that a U-2 mission flown over western Cuba two days before had taken photographs of (not yet operational) Soviet nuclear missile sites. Continue reading Cuban Missile Crisis begins as U.S. President John F. Kennedy is informed that reconnaissance photographs reveal the presence of nuclear missile bases in Cuba 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1962) →

Bill Clinton connects, President George H.W. Bush checks watch during ‘town hall’ debate in Richmond, Virginia 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1992)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush, Clinton, Perot: The second 1992 presidential debate'

(Thursday, October 15, 1992, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1992 United States presidential election campaign) — The top three presidential candidates competing in the general election fielded questions from uncommitted voters tonight on the campus of the University of Richmond in a civilized, issue-rich “town hall” debate that ranged from taxes to crime and character. Continue reading Bill Clinton connects, President George H.W. Bush checks watch during ‘town hall’ debate in Richmond, Virginia 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1992) →

Former President Theodore Roosevelt shot while campaigning for a third term 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1912)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'How Teddy Roosevelt Got Shot and Still Did an 84 Minute Speech'

(Monday, October 14, 1912, shortly before 8 p.m. CST; during the 1912 United States presidential election campaign) — Former President Theodore Roosevelt, running for a third term as presidential nominee of the Progressive Party, was shot and wounded in the right breast tonight in the right breast in front of the Hotel Gilpatrick. Continue reading Former President Theodore Roosevelt shot while campaigning for a third term 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1912) →

‘Ben’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 14, 1972) — “Ben” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ben’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972) →

‘Use Me’ by Bill Withers peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 14, 1972) — “Use Me” by Bill Withers peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Use Me’ by Bill Withers peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972) →

‘Everybody Plays the Fool’ by The Main Ingredient peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 14, 1972) — “Everybody Plays the Fool” by The Main Ingredient peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody Plays the Fool’ by The Main Ingredient peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1972) →