President Kennedy dedicates Washington Dulles International Airport 50 years ago today (1962)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President John F. Kennedy dedicates Dulles International Airport and Chicago O'Hara Airport'

(Saturday, November 17, 1962) — Washington Dulles International Airport, which serves the Baltimore-Washington-Northern Virginia metropolitan area centered on the District of Columbia, was dedicated today by President John F. Kennedy. It was named after John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State under former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Dentist Fritz Pfeffer moves into ‘Secret Annex’ 70 years ago today (1942)

1940s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'Anne Frank - The Whole Story -1' (Nov. 16, 1942 at 59:26)

(Monday, November 16, 1942, part of The Holocaust during World War II) — On Anne Frank’s 134th day in hiding in a secret apartment behind her father’s business in German-occupied Amsterdam, Fritz Pfeffer joined the Franks and the Van Pelses today. Continue reading Dentist Fritz Pfeffer moves into ‘Secret Annex’ 70 years ago today (1942) →

McCartney films ‘Broad Street’ scenes with Tracey Ullman 30 years ago today (1982)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'Give My Regards to Broad Street [FULL MOVIE]' (Tracey Ullman scenes begin at 41:44)

(Monday, November 15, 1982) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney filmed scenes with Tracey Ullman for the movie Give My Regards To Broad Street today at the Elstree Film Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The film, directed by Peter Webb, was written and starring McCartney.

‘20 Greatest Hits’ by The Beatles debuts at #108 in USA 30 years ago today (1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'Love Me Do'

(Saturday, November 13, 1982) — 20 Greatest Hits, a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles, released to mark the 20th anniversary of The Beatles’ first record release Love Me Do in the UK in 1962, debuted at #108 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart.

British Army recaptures Tobruk 70 years ago today (1942)

1940s, World War II


Video: Nov. 13, 1942 (at 7:36)

(Friday, November 13, 1942, 9:30 a.m. local time, part of the Western Desert Campaign of World War II) — Units of the British 1st and 7th Armored Divisions entered Tobruk, Libya, today following victory at the Second Battle of El Alamein. It was the second time and final time Tobruk fell into Allied hands.

‘Road to Morocco’ opens in New York City 70 years ago today (1942)

1940s, Movies 1940s


Video: 'Road to Morocco' (trailer)

(Tuesday, November 10, 1942) — Road to Morocco, a comedy film about two fast-talking guys tossed up on a desert shore and sold into slavery to a beautiful princess, opened today in New York City.

Directed by David Butler, the film stars Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour and Anthony Quinn.

Hitler refuses to withdraw from Stalingrad 70 years ago today (1942)

1940s, World War II


Video: Hitler's speech (at 0:05)

(Tuesday, November 10, 1942, during the Battle of Stalingrad, part of the Eastern Front of World War II) — German Gen. Friedrich von Paulus, commander in chief of the German 6th Army at Stalingrad, asked Adolf Hitler today to let him withdraw from Stalingrad. Hitler told him to keep attacking.