Video: 'Pope John Paul II historic visit to the USA'
(Wednesday, October 4, 1995, 3:20 p.m. EDT) — Pope John Paul II returned to America today on a five-day mission to strengthen his discordant church in America and press his crusades to undermine materialism and fortify peace in the post-cold-war world. Continue reading Pope John Paul II arrives in U.S. for five-day visit 30 years ago this hour (Oct 4 1995)
(Saturday, October 4, 1975) — “Run Joey Run” by David Geddes peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Run Joey Run’ by David Geddes peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 4 1975)
(Saturday, October 4, 1975) — “Gone at Last by Paul Simon/Phoebe Snow peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gone at Last’ by Paul Simon/Phoebe Snow peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 4 1975)
(Saturday, October 4, 1975) — “Letting Go” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band) Wings debuted at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Letting Go’ by Wings debuts at #74 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 4 1975)
Video: 'Pope Paul VI Historic Pilgrimage To U.S. 1965'
(Monday, October 4, 1965, 9:30 a.m.-11:29 p.m. EDT) — Pope Paul VI made the first papal visit to the Western Hemisphere today, spending about 14 hours in New York, arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Continue reading Pope Paul VI arrives in New York City for first papal visit to U.S. 60 years ago this hour (Oct 4 1965)
Video: '1895 U.S. Open Highlights'
(Friday, October 4, 1895) — The first U.S. Open Men’s Golf Championship administered by the United States Golf Association was held today at the Newport Country Club in Rhode Island. Continue reading First U.S. Open golf tournament held in Newport, Rhode Island 130 years ago today (Oct 4 1895)
Video: 'The Real Thing Pt. 2'
(Thursday, October 3, 1985, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — As Ellen prepares to leave town to marry her fiancé Dennis, both she and Alex must decide whether or not they really care about each other on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV sitcom Family Ties. Continue reading ‘The Real Thing, Part 2’ episode airs on ‘Family Ties’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1985)
Video: 'Mickey Mouse Club "Merry Mousketeers"'
(Monday, October 3, 1955, 5:00 p.m. EDT) — The Mickey Mouse Club, a variety television show created by Walt Disney and produced by Walt Disney Productions and featuring a regular but ever-changing cast of teen performers, debuted this afternoon on ABC.
Video: 'OJ Simpson Verdict - FULL CNN'
(Tuesday, October 3, 1995, 10:07 a.m. PDT; during the murder trial of O. J. Simpson) — O.J. Simpson was acquitted today of the brutal murders of his ex-wife and her friend, a stunning verdict that divided the nation along racial lines and brought a dramatic close to a trial that captivated the public for nine months. Continue reading Jury acquits O.J. Simpson in murders of ex-wife, her friend 30 years ago this hour (Oct 3 1995)
Video: 'Elvis Presley's early influences and 'Old Shep''
(Wednesday, October 3, 1945) — Ten-year-old Elvis Presley made his first public appearance in a talent show today at the Mississippi-Alabama Dairy Show, singing “Old Shep.” He won fifth place and $5.
