Vichy France scuttles ships, subs at Toulon 70 years ago today (1942)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Heroic End Of French Fleet 1942' (click image to watch video)

(Friday, November 27, 1942, part of the Mediterranean Theatre of World War II) — The Vichy French navy at Toulon scuttled its ships and submarines today to avoid capture by Nazi German forces during Operation Lila of the Case Anton takeover of Vichy France.

McCartney’s ‘Back in the U.S.’ video released 10 years ago today (2002)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Audio: 'Paul McCartney - Hello Goodbye+Jet Back in The US live 2002'

(Tuesday, November 26, 2002) — Back in the U.S., a DVD to commemorate his first set of concerts in almost ten years, was released today by Paul McCartney from his spring 2002 Driving USA Tour in the U.S. in support of his 2001 album Driving Rain.

Paul McCartney completes filming promotional video for ‘Hope of Deliverance’ 20 years ago today (1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Thursday, November 26, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today completed shooting of a promotional film video at Black Island Studios, North Acton, a place in West London, UK, for his new single Hope of Deliverance (which will be released in the UK on Dec. 28, 1992, and Jan. 17, 1993 in the U.S.).

President Roosevelt orders full ‘gas’ rationing 70 years ago tonight (1942)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II

(Thursday, November 26, 1942, Thanksgiving Day during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt served notice tonight that the government would begin the nationwide rationing of gasoline to conserve rubber on Dec. 1, as scheduled. Continue reading President Roosevelt orders full ‘gas’ rationing 70 years ago tonight (1942) →

‘The Mousetrap’ musical comedy opens in London’s West End 60 years ago today (1952)

1950s


Video: 'The Mousetrap'

(Tuesday, November 25, 1952) — The play The Mousetrap, a murder mystery by Agatha Christie, first opened today in London’s West End at the New Ambassadors Theatre. It is the longest continuously running show in history with over 24,500 performances so far.

Paul McCartney begins shooting promotional video for ‘Hope of Deliverance’ 20 years ago today (1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Tuesday, November 24, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today began filming a promotional film video at Ashdown Forest south of London in the county of East Sussex, England, for his new single Hope of Deliverance (which will be released in the UK on Dec. 28, 1992, and Jan. 17, 1993 in the U.S.).

U.S. Coast Guard Women’s Reserve established 70 years ago today (1942)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'COAST GUARD SPARS WWII WOMEN'S RECRUITING FILM'

(Monday, November 23, 1942, during World War II) — President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a measure today establishing the U.S. Women’s Coast Guard Reserve, or SPARS (an abbreviation of the U.S. Coast Guard motto “Semper Paratus” — “Always Ready”).

Soviets encircle 250,000 Axis soldiers near Stalingrad 70 years ago today (1942)

1940s, World War II


Video: Nov. 22, 1942 (at 34:09)

(Sunday, November 22, 1942, during Operation Uranus, part of the Battle of Stalingrad during Eastern Front of World War II) — Soviet forces linked up at the town of Kalach late today, encircling some 250,000 Axis soldiers (including all of Germany’s 6th Army) east of the Don River.