Video: 'The Navy is founded on October 13th, 1775.'
(Friday, October 13, 1775; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — The United States Navy had its origins today as the Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet. Continue reading Continental Congress orders construction of America’s first naval fleet 250 years ago today (Oct 13 1775)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Andy Warhol is on board the Pacific Princess, and he wants to paint a portrait of Kansas housewife Mary Hammond on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV sitcom The Love Boat. Continue reading ‘Hidden Treasure / Picture from the Past / Ace’s Salary’ episode airs on ‘The Love Boat’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Oh Sheila” by Ready for the World peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh Sheila’ by Ready for the World peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Dancing in the Street” by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Street’ by David Bowie and Mick Jagger peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
Video: 'The Beatles - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Take 1, Take 2, Take 3, Take 4) (Remastered)' (Oct. 12, 1965, at 0:00-2:07)
(Tuesday, October 12, 1965, 7:00-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking the first take of John Lennon’s “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).” Continue reading The Beatles record first take of ‘Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Communication” by The Power Station peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Communication’ by The Power Station peaks at #34 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Weird Science’ by Oingo Boingo peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Born in East L.A.” by Cheech & Chong peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Born in East L.A’ by Cheech & Chong peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
Video: 'The Beatles - Run For Your Life (Take 1, chat RS82).'
(Tuesday, October 12, 1965, 2:30-7:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles began recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording five takes of John Lennon’s “Run For Your Life.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording sixth studio album 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)
Video: 'Edith Cavell - Not A Martyr But A Nurse I WHO DID WHAT IN WW1?'
(Tuesday, October 12, 1915, 7:00 a.m. Central European Time; during World War I) — British nurse Edith Cavell, 49, was executed today by a German firing squad at the Tir national (National shooting range) in the municipality of Schaerbeek in Brussels, Belgium, for helping Allied soldiers escape from Belgium.
