Video: 'The Most Insane Prison Escape You've NEVER Heard Of.'
(Monday, October 2, 1975, early morning Eastern European Summer Time) — William “Billy” Hayes, an American student who was caught trying to smuggle four pounds of hashish out of Turkey on Oct. 7, 1970, escaped from Imrali Prison today by taking a rowboat at night to Bandirma, blending in with locals and then heading westbound across the border to Greece.
Video: 'The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! (Digital Remaster - 1080p)'
(Friday, October 1, 1965) — “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season),” a single by American folk rock band The Byrds, was released today by Columbia Records.
Video: 'Dune – Part I: Dune | Frank Herbert Audiobook ?'
(October 1, 1965) — The epic science fiction novel Dune by Frank Herbert was published today by Chilton Books.
Video: 'BeamNG Drive - James Dean Car Crash Simulation'
(Friday, September 30, 1955, crash was at approximately 5:45 p.m.; Dean was declared dead at 6:20 p.m. PST) — Actor James Dean, 24, was killed today in a two-car collision near Cholame, California, while driving a small German speedster to a sports car racing competition. Continue reading Actor James Dean, 24, killed in two-car collision in California 70 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1955)
Video: 'Donovan - Catch The Wind (Shindig)'
(Thursday, September 30, 1965, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) — British singer-songwriter Donovan made his American television debut tonight on ABC’s Shindig!, performing “Colours” and “Catch the Wind.” Continue reading Donovan makes American TV debut on ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1965)
(Saturday, September 30, 1995) — “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (Sep. 30, Oct. 7/14/21/28, Nov. 4/11/18, 1995). Continue reading ‘Fantasy’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 30 1995)
Video: 'THE RAINBOW by D.H. LAWRENCE P1 of 2- FULL AudioBook | GreatestAudioBooks V2'
(September 30, 1915) — The D.H. Lawrence novel The Rainbow, which follows three generations of the Brangwen family living in Nottinghamshire, was published today in London by Methuen & Co. Continue reading D.H. Lawrence novel ‘The Rainbow’ published 110 years ago today (Sep 30 1915)
Video: 'Macgyver S1 Ep1 (Pilot) Sum-up'
(Sunday, September 29, 1985, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — MacGyver, an action-adventure television series that follows secret agent Angus MacGyver (played by Richard Dean Anderson), debuted tonight on ABC.
Video: 'A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE by ARTHUR MILLER Explained | Summary | Analysis'
(Thursday, September 29, 1955, 7:30 p.m. EDT) — A View from the Bridge, a one-act version of the Arthur Miller play (later turned it into a two-act play), opened tonight on Broadway at the Coronet Theatre (now the Eugene O’Neill Theatre) at 230 West 49th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York. Continue reading ‘A View from the Bridge’ opens on Broadway 70 years ago this hour (Sep 29 1955)
Video: 'Roberts confirmed as new chief justice, swearing-in'
(Thursday, September 29, 2005, 2:54 p.m. EDT) — Judge John G. Roberts Jr. became the 17th Chief Justice of the United States today, taking the oath of office during a brief but emotional White House ceremony just hours after the Senate, with its Democrats evenly divided, voted overwhelmingly to confirm him.
