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Bush and Gore meet in restrained second TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 2000)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'George W. Bush and Al Gore 2nd Presidential Debate 2000'

(Wednesday, October 11, 2000, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2000 United States presidential election) — Texas Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore agreed more than they disagreed tonight in an event that was often closer to a cordial conversation than a debate as they exchanged views on tense foreign conflicts and domestic matters like racial profiling, gun control and same-sex marriage. Continue reading Bush and Gore meet in restrained second TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 2000) →

‘I’m Alright’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 11, 1980) — “I’m Alright” by Kenny Loggins peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Alright’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980) →

‘Xanadu’ by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 11, 1980) — “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Xanadu’ by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1980) →

John Lennon interviewed in New York studio for Los Angeles Times article 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'John Lennon 1980 Interview with Subtitles'

(Friday, October 10, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio in August after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), was interviewed today by Los Angeles Times reporter Robert Hilburn at The Hit Factory in New York City for an article published Nov. 16, 1980. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed in New York studio for Los Angeles Times article 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1980) →

‘Cracklin’ Rosie’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 10, 1970) — “Cracklin’ Rosie” by Neil Diamond peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cracklin’ Rosie’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970) →

‘Joanne’ by Michael Nesmith peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Monkees

(Saturday, October 10, 1970) — “Joanne” by ex-Monkee Michael Nesmith peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Joanne’ by Michael Nesmith peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970) →

‘Long, Long Time’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 10, 1970) — “Long, Long Time” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Long, Long Time’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970) →

‘Mr. Custer’ by Larry Verne peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1960)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, October 10, 1960) — “Mr. Custer” by Larry Verne peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Custer’ by Larry Verne peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1960) →

Rock music icon John Lennon born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1940)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s, The Beatles 1940s


Video: 'The Life and Career of John Lennon'

(Wednesday, October 9, 1940) — English singer, songwriter, record producer and peace activist John Lennon, who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles, was born John Winston Lennon today in the Liverpool Maternity Hospital in Liverpool, England. Continue reading Rock music icon John Lennon born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1940) →

President Nixon announces proposal for truce to halt Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation on a New Initiative for Peace, October 7, 1970'

(Wednesday, October 7, 1970, 9:00-9:15 p.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon asked Hanoi and the Vietcong tonight to join the allies in a standstill cease-fire throughout Indochina. He also called for an Indochina peace conference to negotiate an end to the fighting in Laos and Cambodia as well as South Vietnam. Continue reading President Nixon announces proposal for truce to halt Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970) →