Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson begin filming ‘Say Say Say’ video 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Michael Jackson's Vision)'

(Tuesday, October 4, 1983) — Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson began filming the music video for “Say Say Say” today at various locations in Los Alamos, California, working with the director Bob Giraldi. Filming will continue through Oct. 6, 1983.

McCartney, Jackson release ‘Say Say Say/Ode To A Koala Bear’ 30 years ago today (1983)


Video: 'Say, Say, Say - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson'

(Monday, October 3, 1983) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released the single “Say Say Say” back by McCartney’s “Ode To A Koala Bear” in both the U.S. and UK. It was McCartney and Jackson’s second and most successful duet. Continue reading McCartney, Jackson release ‘Say Say Say/Ode To A Koala Bear’ 30 years ago today (1983)

President Lincoln proclaims last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day 150 years ago today (1863)


Video: Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation Speech with Music

(Saturday, October 3, 1863; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln today proclaimed the last Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day in an attempt to foster a sense of American unity between the Northern and Southern states.

Allied tanks enter Naples, Italy 70 years ago this hour (1943)


Video: 'Battlefield S2/E4 - The Battle for Italy' (Oct. 1, 1943, at 1:24:57)

(Friday, October 1, 1943, 9:30 a.m. local time; during the Italian Campaign of World War II) — “A” Squadron of the 1st King’s Dragoon Guards, a cavalry regiment in the British Army, entered Naples, Italy, today. German troops occupying Naples provoked a rebellion, known by the population (known as Four days of Naples) starting on Sept. 27, 1943, and had to evacuate. Continue reading Allied tanks enter Naples, Italy 70 years ago this hour (1943)

‘Opie the Birdman’ episode airs on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ 50 years ago this hour (1963)


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(Monday, September 29, 1963, 9:30 p.m. EDT) — Opie accidentally kills a mother bird with his new slingshot and takes it upon himself to raise the orphaned baby birds on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom series The Andy Griffith Show.

In 1997, the episode was ranked #24 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

George Harrison appears on ‘The Simpsons’ 20 years ago this hour (1993)


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(Thursday, September 30, 1993, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison appeared tonight as himself on the animated series The Simpsons on the Fox TV Network on the episode “Homer’s Barbershop Quartet.”

‘The Judy Garland Show’ premieres on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Judy Garland Fly Me to the Moon' (taped Sept. 20, 1963, aired Sept. 29, 1963)

(Tuesday, September 29, 1963, 9:00 p.m. EDT )The Judy Garland Show, a musical variety television series starring Judy Garland, debuted tonight on CBS.

‘Leo Durocher Meets Mister Ed’ episode airs on ‘Mister Ed’ 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Leo Durocher, Sandy Koufax, & more Meet Mister Ed at Dodger Stadium' (Sep. 29, 1963)

(Sunday, September 29, 1963, 6:30 p.m. EST) — Ed, who is a die-hard Dodgers fan, notices some weaknesses from the line-up while watching a televised game on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV situation comedy series Mister Ed.

In 1997, the episode was ranked #73 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

‘Tom Jones’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 50 years ago today (1963)


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(Sunday September 29, 1963)Tom Jones, a British adventure comedy film about a country boy in 18th-century England who becomes a playboy, premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Tom Jones’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 50 years ago today (1963)

Paul McCartney performs in Oslo 20 years ago tonight (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Live at Oslo [9/27/1993] - Full Concert'

(Monday, September 27, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, on the eighth stop and 13th show of the second European leg of his The New World Tour.