Video: 'How Patton’s Words Ended His Career After World War II'
(Tuesday, October 2, 1945) — Gen. George S. Patton has been relieved of his command of the Third Army and his post as military governor of Bavaria, Allied headquarters announced tonight. Continue reading Eisenhower removes Patton from Bavaria post after remarks on Nazis 80 years ago today (Oct 2 1945)
Video: 'Rock Hudson dies of AIDS at 59 | Watch original 1985 WABC news coverage'
(Wednesday, October 2, 1985, at around 9:00 a.m. PDT) — Rock Hudson, the actor whose handsome looks and flair for comedy made him a romantic idol of the 1950’s and 60’s, died today in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles. Continue reading Actor Rock Hudson, 59, dies after battling AIDS 40 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1985)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 2'
(Saturday, October 2, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles take a much needed vacation to Dublin, Ireland, on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
(Saturday, October 2, 1965) — “Hang On Sloopy” by The McCoys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hang On Sloopy’ by The McCoys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 2 1965)
Video: 'October 2, 1835 Battle of Gonzales'
(Friday, October 2, 1835, 6:00 a.m. local time) — The first battle of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of Gonzales, took place today as American settlers fought Mexican soldiers near the Guadalupe River; the Mexicans ended up withdrawing.
Video: 'Honeymooners S01E01 (TV or Not TV)' (aired Oct. 1, 1955)
(Saturday, October 1, 1955, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Ralph and Norton buy a TV set together and constantly fight over what to watch on tonight’s debut episode of the CBS sitcom television series The Honeymooners, based on a recurring 1951–55 Cavalcade of Stars sketch of the same name about two working-class married couples starring Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows and Joyce Randolph. Continue reading ‘The Honeymooners’ television sitcom series premieres on CBS 70 years ago this hour (Oct 1 1955)
Video: 'The Most Insane Prison Escape You've NEVER Heard Of.'
(Monday, October 2, 1975, early morning Eastern European Summer Time) — William “Billy” Hayes, an American student who was caught trying to smuggle four pounds of hashish out of Turkey on Oct. 7, 1970, escaped from Imrali Prison today by taking a rowboat at night to Bandirma, blending in with locals and then heading westbound across the border to Greece.
Video: 'The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! (Digital Remaster - 1080p)'
(Friday, October 1, 1965) — “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season),” a single by American folk rock band The Byrds, was released today by Columbia Records.
Video: 'Dune – Part I: Dune | Frank Herbert Audiobook ?'
(October 1, 1965) — The epic science fiction novel Dune by Frank Herbert was published today by Chilton Books.
Video: 'BeamNG Drive - James Dean Car Crash Simulation'
(Friday, September 30, 1955, crash was at approximately 5:45 p.m.; Dean was declared dead at 6:20 p.m. PST) — Actor James Dean, 24, was killed today in a two-car collision near Cholame, California, while driving a small German speedster to a sports car racing competition. Continue reading Actor James Dean, 24, killed in two-car collision in California 70 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1955)
