Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin assassinated in Tel Aviv 30 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1995)

1990s


Video: 'Netanyahu, Rabin and the Assassination That Shook History | Netanyahu at War | FRONTLINE'

(Saturday, November 4, 1995, 9:30 p.m. Israel Standard Time) — Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, 73, was assassinated tonight by by Yigal Amir, a radical right-wing Orthodox Jew who opposed the signing of the Oslo Accords, after speaking at a festive peace rally at the Kings of Israel Square (now Rabin Square) in Tel Aviv. Continue reading Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin assassinated in Tel Aviv 30 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1995) →

Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Junior's Farm Concert, Adelaide, 4 Nov 1975'

(Tuesday, November 4, 1975, 8:15 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the third of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide.

Paul McCartney arrives for soundcheck at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Arriving For Soundcheck In Adelaide, South Australia - MPL Footage - 4 November 1975'

(Tuesday, November 4, 1975, soundcheck at 5:00 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney arrived today at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide, Australia, for a soundcheck with his band Wings for the third of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.

‘Guys and Dolls’ musical film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1955)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'Guys and Dolls' trailer

(Wednesday, November 3, 1955, 8:30 p.m. EST) — Guys and Dolls, a musical film about a big-city gambler who bets that he can seduce a Salvation Army girl, premiered tonight at the Capitol at 1645 Broadway, just north of Times Square in New York City, across from the Winter Garden Theatre. Continue reading ‘Guys and Dolls’ musical film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1955) →

The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles : Michelle (Mono)'

(Wednesday, November 3, 1965, 2:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney and John Lennon “Michelle.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965) →

‘Good Morning America’ premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1975)

1970s, Television 1970s


'GMA' Celebrates 40 Years on the Air

(Monday, November 3, 1975, 7:00 a.m. EST) — Good Morning America, an American morning television show, premiered this morning on ABC, with hosts David Hartman and Nancy Dussault. Continue reading ‘Good Morning America’ premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1975) →

Paul McCartney and Wings travel from Perth to Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 3 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Leaving For Perth Airport - MPL (Raw Footage) - 3 November 1975'

(Monday, November 3, 1975, arriving at 5:00 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time; during Wings Over the World tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings traveled today from Perth to Adelaide, Australia, for tonight’s performance at Apollo Stadium. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings travel from Perth to Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 3 1975) →

‘Part-Time Lover’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 2 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 2, 1985) — “Part-Time Lover‘ by Stevie Wonder peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Part-Time Lover’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 2 1985) →

‘And She Was’ by Talking Heads peaks at #54 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 2 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 2, 1985) — “And She Was” by Talking Heads peaked at #54 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘And She Was’ by Talking Heads peaks at #54 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 2 1985) →

The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


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) →