Video: 'Reagan vs. Mondale: The first 1984 presidential debate'
(Sunday, October 7, 1984, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter Mondale exchanged sharp and personal critiques tonight during their first debate of the 1984 presidential campaign. Continue reading Reagan and Mondale clash in heated first 1984 presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1984)
(Saturday, October 7, 1944) — “You Always Hurt the One You Love” by The Mills Brothers peaked at #1 today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 7/21/28, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 1944). Continue reading ‘You Always Hurt the One You Love’ by The Mills Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1944)
(Saturday, October 6, 1984) — “The Glamorous Life” by Sheila E. peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Glamorous Life’ by Sheila E. peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1984)
Video: 'John Lennon and Howard Cosell-Speaking of Everything 10-6-74'
(Sunday, October 6, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon’s interview with renowned sports broadcaster Howard Cosell, conducted at WABC studios in Manhattan (likely recorded the first week of October 1974), aired today on his weekly ABC radio series, Speaking of Everything. Continue reading John Lennon’s interview by Howard Cosell to promote his ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album airs on ABC radio 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1974)
Video: 'Eight Days A Week (Anthology 1 Version / False Starts)' (Takes 3 & 4)
(Tuesday, October 6, 1964, 3:00-6:45 p.m. BST; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles continued production of their fourth album Beatles For Sale today, recording early takes of “Eight Days A Week” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record early takes of ‘Eight Days A Week’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1964)
Video: 'Cheney vs. Edwards: The 2004 vice presidential debate'
(Tuesday, October 5, 2004, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a fiercely personal and intense debate between the vice presidential nominees of the two major political parties, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney staunchly defended the Bush administration’s actions in Iraq tonight, calling them “exactly the right thing to do.” Continue reading Cheney and Edwards clash in fiery VP debate over Iraq, national security, and leadership 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2004)
(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 5/12, 1974). Continue reading ‘I Honestly Love You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)
(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “Beach Baby” by The First Class peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Beach Baby’ by The First Class peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)
(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “Clap for the Wolfman” by The Guess Who peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Clap for the Wolfman’ by The Guess Who peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)
(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “Hang on in There Baby” by Johnny Bristol peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hang on in There Baby’ by Johnny Bristol peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)
