Video: 'The Music Of Lennon and McCartney (Full TV Special 12/16/1965)'
(Tuesday, November 2, 1965) — The Beatles conclude taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)
Video: 'Presidential Minute With Warren G. Harding'
(Thursday, November 2, 1865) — Warren Gamaliel Harding, the 29th President of the United States (1921-1923), was born today in Blooming Grove, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President Warren G. Harding born in Blooming Grove, Ohio 160 years ago today (Nov 2 1865)
Video: 'James K. Polk: The Greatest American President You've Never Heard Of'
(Monday, November 2, 1795) — James Knox Polk, the 11th President of the United States (1845–1849), was born today in a farmhouse (possibly a log cabin) in what is now Pineville, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County, just outside Charlotte. Continue reading U.S. President James K. Polk born in Pineville, North Carolina 230 years ago today (Nov 2 1795)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Receiving Award In Perth, WA (MPL Footage) - 2 November 1975'
(Sunday, November 2, 1975, early afternoon ; during Wings Over the World tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings gave a press conference today in front of over 200 reporters and photographers today in Perth, including Australian comedian Norman Gunston, who flew in especially to interview Paul and Linda for his Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) The Norman Gunston Show. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings hold press conference in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1975)
(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “Island Girl” by Elton John peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 1/8/15, 1975). Continue reading ‘Island Girl’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “You” by former Beatle George Harrison peaks at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “Venus and Mars/Rock Show” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #82 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars’/’Rock Show’ by Wings debuts at #82 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
Video: 'The Music Of Lennon and McCartney (Full TV Special 12/16/1965)'
(Monday, November 1, 1965) — The Beatles began taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)
Video: 'Ebony Magazine was first published on Nov. 1, 1945 | Today In History'
(Thursday, November 1, 1945) — Ebony, a monthly magazine geared toward African-American readers, was first published today.
Video: 'Stamp Act of 1765'
(Friday, November 1, 1765; during the American Revolution) — The Stamp Act, requiring that many printed materials be produced on stamped paper produced in London, went into effect today, prompting stiff resistance from American colonists.
