(Saturday, October 11, 1997) — “Candle in the Wind 1997”/“Something About the Way You Look Tonight” by Elton John, a tribute single to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, with the global proceeds from the song going towards Diana’s charities, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 14 consecutive weeks (Oct. 11/18/25, Nov. 1/8/15/22/29, Dec. 6/13/20/27, 1997, Jan. 3/10, 1998. Continue reading ‘Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the Way You Look Tonight’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1997)
Second ‘Got My Mind Set On You’ promo video mastered 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1987)
Video: 'George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You (Version II)'
(Sunday October 11, 1987) — The second of two videos to promote “Got My Mind Set On You”, the first single (released Oct. 12, 1987) off former Beatle George Harrison’s forthcoming album Cloud Nine, was mastered today. Continue reading Second ‘Got My Mind Set On You’ promo video mastered 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1987)
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JFK, diagnosed with Addison’s disease, departs England 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1947)
Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 1' (Oct. 1947, at 51:38)
(Saturday, October 11, 1947) — U.S. Rep. John F. Kennedy, 30, cut short his seven-week European tour today and sailed for home from Southampton, England, after being diagnosed with Addison’s disease, a rare disorder of the adrenal glands, which regulate metabolism and the body’s response to stress and inflammation. Continue reading JFK, diagnosed with Addison’s disease, departs England 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1947)
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Yankees beat Giants to win World Series 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1937)
Video: 'A Championship Legacy: 1937'
(Sunday, October 10, 1937, at approximately 2:00 p.m.-4:06 p.m. EST) — The New York Yankees won the 1937 World Series today, beating the New York Giants 4-2 at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan, New York, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading Yankees beat Giants to win World Series 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1937)
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‘Here I Go Again’ by Whitesnake peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1987)
(Saturday, October 10, 1987) — “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Here I Go Again’ by Whitesnake peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1987)
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Braves beat Yankees to win World Series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1957)
Video: 'Milwaukee Braves wins World Series in New York,United States. HD Stock Footage'
(Thursday, October 10, 1957, at approximately 1:00 p.m.-3:34 p.m. EDT) — The Milwaukee Braves won the 1957 World Series today, beating the New York Yankees 5-0 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Braves beat Yankees to win World Series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1957)
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‘Heart and Soul’ by The Monkees peaks at #87 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1987)
(Saturday, October 10, 1987) — “Heart and Soul” by The Monkees peaked at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week (click here to watch the official video). Continue reading ‘Heart and Soul’ by The Monkees peaks at #87 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1987)
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Outer Space Treaty enters into force 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1967)
Video: 'The President: October 1967. MP889.' (Oct. 10, 1967, at 12:25)
(Tuesday, October 10, 1967, 11:25 a.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — The Outer Space Treaty, prohibiting the placing of weapons of mass destruction on the moon or elsewhere in space, took effect today at a ratification ceremony held at the East Room of the White House. Continue reading Outer Space Treaty enters into force 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1967)
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The Monkees complete ‘Don’t Call On Me’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1967)
Video: 'Don't Call On Me (stereo remix)' (at 28:18)
(Monday, October 9, 1967) — The Monkees completed “Don’t Call On Me” today at RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood for their fourth studio album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Continue reading The Monkees complete ‘Don’t Call On Me’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1967)
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Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara executed 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1967)
Video: 'The True Story of Che Guevara (Full Documentary)' (Guevara captured, killed at 1:13:21)
(Monday, October 9, 1967, 1:10 p.m. BOT; during the Cold War) — Marxist revolutionary guerrilla leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara, 39, was summarily executed today by the Bolivian army (by order of President René Barrientos), one day after his capture in the El Yuro Ravine near La Higuera, a small village located in the province of Vallegrande. Continue reading Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara executed 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1967)
