Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series in seven games 60 years ago this afternoon (Oct 14 1965)


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(Thursday, October 14, 1965, approximately 4:27 p.m. CDT) — The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 1965 World Series today, beating the Minnesota Twins 2-0 at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series in seven games 60 years ago this afternoon (Oct 14 1965)

New York Giants win World Series in seven games 120 years ago this hour (Oct 14 1905)


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(Saturday, October 14, 1905, approximately 4:15 p.m. EST) — The New York Giants won the 1905 World Series today, beating the Philadelphia Athletics 2-0 at the Polo Grounds (III) in upper Manhattan, New York, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading New York Giants win World Series in seven games 120 years ago this hour (Oct 14 1905)

Daniel Craig named to play next James Bond 20 years ago today (Oct 14 2005)


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(Friday, October 14, 2005) — Ending more than a year of speculation, actor Daniel Craig was finally unveiled as the sixth cinematic James Bond today on a Royal Marine speedboat on the Thames in London, promising to bring a grittier edge to the iconic role.

‘Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose’ episode airs on ‘The X-Files’ 30 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1995)


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(Friday, October 13, 1995, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — In the midst of a psychic sideshow while on a murder case, Mulder and Scully enlist the help of a man who may have a true psychic ability to foresee how people will die to help the agents catch a man killing fortune tellers on tonight’s episode of the Fox-TV science fiction television series The X-Files. Continue reading ‘Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose’ episode airs on ‘The X-Files’ 30 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1995)

Boston Red Sox win World Series in seven games 110 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1915)


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(Wednesday, October 13, 1915, approximately 4:15 p.m. EST) — The Boston Red Sox won the 1915 World Series today, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Baker Bowl in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading Boston Red Sox win World Series in seven games 110 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1915)

The Beatles record ‘Drive My Car’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1965)


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(Wednesday, October 13, 1965, 7:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “Drive My Car.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Drive My Car’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1965)

Continental Congress orders construction of America’s first naval fleet 250 years ago today (Oct 13 1775)


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(Friday, October 13, 1775; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — The United States Navy had its origins today as the Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet. Continue reading Continental Congress orders construction of America’s first naval fleet 250 years ago today (Oct 13 1775)

‘Hidden Treasure / Picture from the Past / Ace’s Salary’ episode airs on ‘The Love Boat’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1985)

(Saturday, October 12, 1985, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Andy Warhol is on board the Pacific Princess, and he wants to paint a portrait of Kansas housewife Mary Hammond on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV sitcom The Love Boat. Continue reading ‘Hidden Treasure / Picture from the Past / Ace’s Salary’ episode airs on ‘The Love Boat’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1985)

‘Oh Sheila’ by Ready for the World peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)

(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Oh Sheila” by Ready for the World peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh Sheila’ by Ready for the World peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)