Video: 'Election Shocks (1966)'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1966, during the California gubernatorial election, 1966) — Republican challenger Ronald Reagan defeated Democratic incumbent Governor Pat Brown 57.55%-42.27% today to be elected governor of California. Continue reading Reagan elected governor of California, defeats incumbent Brown 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1966)
Video: '‘The biggest news in the country!’ / Lawrence O’Donnell, Edward Brooke'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1966, during the United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 1966) — Edward W. Brooke today became the first black candidate to be elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote by defeating former Governor Endicott Peabody with 1,213,473 votes to 744,761. Continue reading Edward Brooke becomes first African-American elected to U.S. Senate by popular vote 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1966)
Video: 'Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing *LIVE*'
(Sunday, November 6, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Lou Rawls performed “Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Lou Rawls performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1966)
Video: 'Don't Listen To Linda (First Recorded Version)'
(Sunday, November 6, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees completed recording Don’t Listen To Linda” (first recorded version) today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood (it would not be released until 1994).
Video: 'John Lennon Rare Strawberry Fields Home Demos Vol 1'
(Sunday, November 6, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles wraps up location shooting for Richard Lester’s How I Won the War having recorded a composing demo of a new song in his hotel room in Santa Isabel, Spain, that would become “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “Last Train to Clarksville” by The Monkees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was the group’s first of three number one hits on the chart (1966-1967).
(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “Dandy” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “If I Were a Carpenter” by Bobby Darin peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'footage The 1966 flood of the Arno in Florence'
(Friday, November 4, 1966, shortly after 9:00 p.m. CET) — A flash flood swept through the city of Florence, Italy, tonight and, exacerbated by the ancient city’s narrow streets, the water level rose to a maximum depth of 22 feet in the Santa Croce area. Continue reading 1966 flood of the Arno kills 101 in Florence, Italy, 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1966)
Video: 'James Brown in real color 1966' (Oct. 30, 1966)
(Sunday, October 30, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — James Brown performed a medley of hits, including: “I Got You (I Feel Good),” “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag,” “Prisoner of Love,” “Please, Please, Please” and “Night Train” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading James Brown, Rich Little perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1966)
