Video: 'CNN Coverage of STS-95 (The Return of John Glenn to Space (The Launch) Part 19'
(Thursday, October 29, 1998, 2:19:34 p.m. EST) — U.S. Senator John Glenn of Ohio, the first American to circle the planet in 1962, returned to orbit today in the space shuttle Discovery, this time as, at age 77, the oldest traveler in outer space. Continue reading John Glenn, 77, becomes oldest traveler in outer space 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1998)
Video: 'Quantum of Solace' trailer
(Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 7:00 p.m. GMT) — Quantum of Solace, the 22nd film in the Eon Productions James Bond film series and the second to star Daniel Craig as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square cinema in London. Continue reading ‘Quantum of Solace’ premieres in London 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 2008)
Video: 'The Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care'
(Saturday, October 29, 1988) — “Handle With Care” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) debuted at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart . Continue reading ‘Handle With Care’ by Traveling Wilburys debuts at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1988)
(Saturday, October 28, 1978) — “Hot Child in the City” by Nick Gilder peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hot Child in the City’ by Nick Gilder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)
(Saturday, October 28, 1978) — “Reminiscing” by Little River Band peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Reminiscing’ by Little River Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)
(Saturday, October 28, 1978) — “Whenever I Call You ‘Friend'” by Kenny Loggins (with Stevie Nicks) peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Whenever I Call You ‘Friend”’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)
(Saturday, October 28, 1978) — “Get Back” by Billy Preston (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #86 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Back’ by Billy Preston peaks at #86 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1978)
Video: 'IFP:130 "At Home With the Kennedys"'
(Tuesday, October 28, 1958, scheduled for 10:00-10:30 a.m. EST) — U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts, running for a second six-year term in the Nov. 4, 1958, midterm election, hosted a half-hour television program At Home With The Kennedys this morning on WBZ-TV and WNAC-TV in Boston. Continue reading ‘At Home With the Kennedys’ campaign TV program airs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1958)
Video: 'SYND 28 10 78 PRESIDENT SADAT AND PRESIDENT BEGIN WIN THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 1978'
(Friday, October 27, 1978; during the Arab–Israeli conflict) — Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, who put aside 30 years of bitter enmity to sit down together at the negotiating table, were awarded the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize today for their progress toward achieving a Middle East accord. Continue reading Begin, Sadat share Nobel Peace prize 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1978)
Video: 'Nylon: First Synthetic Fiber - Decades TV Network'
(Thursday, October 27, 1938) — Du Pont announced today its new synthetic yarn would be called “nylon” at the final session of the Herald Tribune‘s yearly “Forum on Current Problems” on the site of the approaching New York City world’s fair. Continue reading Du Pont names new synthetic yarn ‘nylon’ 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1938)
