Video: 'Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream | Full Biographical Documentary | V.P. Kamala Harris'
(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, 9:28 p.m. PDT) — Kamala Harris, the 49th and current vice president of the United States since 2021, serving with President Joe Biden, was born Kamala Devi Harris today in Oakland, California. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris born in Oakland, California 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland (Tuesday 20th October 1964)'
(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles made a triumphant return to Dundee’s Caird Hall tonight for their second and final performance at the venue, having previously graced its stage on Oct. 7, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)
Video: 'NBC News Death of Herbert Hoover Announcement (1964)'
(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, 11:35 a.m. EDT) — Herbert Clark Hoover, the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933, a period marked by the onset of the Great Depression, passed away this morning at the age of 90. Continue reading Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover dies at 90 in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)
Video: 'Eight Days A Week (2023 Mix)'
(Sunday, October 18, 1964, 2:30-11:30 p.m. BST; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles embarked on an intense nine-hour studio session today at Abbey Road Studios in London, completing the recording eight tracks for both their forthcoming single and the highly anticipated fourth studio album, Beatles For Sale. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording eight tracks for new single, studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1964)
(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/24, 1964). Continue reading ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’ by Manfred Mann peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)
(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Street’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)
(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “We’ll Sing in the Sunshine” by Gale Garnett peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘We’ll Sing in the Sunshine’ by Gale Garnett peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)
(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)” by The Beach Boys peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)
(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Matchbox” by The Beatles (written by Carl Perkins with Ringo Starr on lead vocals) peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Matchbox’ by The Beatles peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)
Video: 'China's First Nuclear Bomb Test Declassified Footage HD'
(Friday, October 16, 1964, 3:00 p.m. China Standard Time) — The People’s Republic of China today became the fifth nation in the world to possess nuclear weapons, following a successful detonation of an atomic bomb at the Lop Nor test site in Xinjiang’s remote desert. Continue reading China conducts first nuclear test, joins global atomic powers 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1964)
