Video: 'Roe v. Wade Oral Arguments'
(Wednesday, October 11, 1972) — The landmark Roe v. Wade abortion case was re-argued today before nine presiding justices of the United States Supreme Court. Continue reading Roe v. Wade abortion case reargued before United States Supreme Court 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1972)
(Saturday, October 10, 1992) — “Constant Craving” by k.d. lang peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Constant Craving’ by k.d. lang peaks at #38 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1992)
Video: 'The story behind "All the President's Men"'
(Tuesday, October 10, 1972, the Watergate scandal) — With the headline “FBI Finds Nixon Aides Sabotaged Democrats,” The Washington Post newspaper today carried Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward’s revelation that the June 17, 1972, Watergate break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters was not an isolated incident, but part of a campaign by the Nixon White House. Continue reading Watergate break-in was part of a campaign by the White House, The Washington Post reports 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1972)
(Saturday, October 7, 1972) — “Back Stabbers” by The O’Jays peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Back Stabbers’ by The O’Jays peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1972)
(Saturday, October 7, 1972) — “Go All the Way” by the Raspberries peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Go All the Way’ by the Raspberries peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1972)
(Saturday, October 7, 1972) — “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #53 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1972)
(Saturday, October 6, 1962) — “Let’s Dance” by Chris Montez peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Let’s Dance’ by Chris Montez peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1962)
(Saturday, October 6, 1962) — “It Might As Well Rain Until September” by Carole King peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It Might As Well Rain Until September’ by Carole King peaks at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1962)
Video: 'Dr. No' trailer
(Friday, October 5, 1962, evening British Summer Time) — Dr. No, the first feature film in the James Bond series about a fictional secret agent — created by British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953 — who works for the UK’s foreign intelligence service commonly known as MI6 under the codename 007, license to kill, premiered tonight at the 1,186-seat London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus. Continue reading ‘Dr. No,’ first James Bond feature film, premieres in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1962)
(Saturday, October 5, 2002) — “A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (October 5/12, 2002). Continue reading ‘A Moment Like This’ by Kelly Clarkson peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2002)
