(Saturday, November 17, 1962) — “Return to Sender” by Elvis Presley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks. Continue reading ‘Return to Sender’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
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‘Next Door to an Angel’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
(Saturday, November 17, 1962) — “Next Door to an Angel” by Neil Sedaka peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Next Door to an Angel’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
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Former first lady and human rights activist Eleanor Roosevelt, 78, dies at her Manhattan home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1962)
Video: 'First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt 1884 - 1962'
(Wednesday, November 7, 1962, 6:15 p.m. EST) — Eleanor Roosevelt, who served as the first lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office, and became an international figure in her own right, died this evening at her home at 55 East 74th Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading Former first lady and human rights activist Eleanor Roosevelt, 78, dies at her Manhattan home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1962)
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Former VP Richard Nixon denounces media as biased in ‘last press conference,’ declaring ‘you don’t have Nixon to kick around anymore’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1962)
Video: 'Nixon's Bitter Concession Speech'
(Wednesday, November 7, 1962, morning PST; during Richard Nixon’s November 1962 press conference following the 1962 California gubernatorial election) — The day after losing his bid for governor of California to Democratic incumbent Pat Brown by 51.9 to 46.9 percent, a bitter former Vice President Richard Nixon lashed out at reporters today at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, proclaiming that “you don’t have Nixon to kick around anymore, because, gentlemen, this is my last press conference.” Continue reading Former VP Richard Nixon denounces media as biased in ‘last press conference,’ declaring ‘you don’t have Nixon to kick around anymore’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1962)
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JFK’s youngest brother, Ted Kennedy, 30, elected to U.S. Senate, defeating George Cabot Lodge 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1962)
Video: '1962 George Cabot Lodge and Ted Kennedy in Massachusetts Senatorial Race'
(Tuesday, November 6, 1962) — President John F. Kennedy’s youngest brother, Ted Kennedy, 30, scored a decisive victory today over Republican George C. Lodge, son of Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., who lost re-election to the Senate in 1952 to JFK, to win a special election in Massachusetts to fill the vacant seat previously held by his brother, John, who had taken office as the U.S. president. Continue reading JFK’s youngest brother, Ted Kennedy, 30, elected to U.S. Senate, defeating George Cabot Lodge 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1962)
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‘He’s a Rebel’ by The Crystals peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1962)
(Saturday, November 3, 1962) — “He’s a Rebel” by The Crystals peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 3/10, 1962). Continue reading ‘He’s a Rebel’ by The Crystals peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1962)
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‘Only Love Can Break a Heart’ by Gene Pitney peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1962)
(Saturday, November 3, 1962) — “Only Love Can Break a Heart” by Gene Pitney peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Only Love Can Break a Heart’ by Gene Pitney peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1962)
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‘Working for the Man’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #33 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1962)
(Saturday, November 3, 1962) — “Working for the Man” by Roy Orbison peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Working for the Man’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #33 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1962)
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U.S. President John F. Kennedy announces that Soviet missile bases in Cuba were being dismantled 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1962)
Video: 'November 2, 1962 - President Kennedy's Remarks on the Dismantling of Soviet Missile Bases in Cuba'
(Friday, November 2, 1962, 5:30 p.m. EST; after the Cuban missile crisis, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy reported to the nation tonight that Soviet missile bases in Cuba were being dismantled and “progress is now being made toward the restoration of peace in the Caribbean.” Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy announces that Soviet missile bases in Cuba were being dismantled 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1962)
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The Beatles tape second-ever TV appearance for ‘People And Places’ in Manchester, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1962)
Video: 'The Beatles People and Places November 2 1962'
(Monday, October 29, 1962, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time) — Twelve days after their television debut on the People And Places show, The Beatles returned to Granada TV Centre in Manchester today to tape a second performance for airing on Nov. 2, 1962, at 6:30 p.m. GMT. Continue reading The Beatles tape second-ever TV appearance for ‘People And Places’ in Manchester, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1962)
