George Harrison shuts down Beatles reunion rumors, opens up about marriage split during press conference to promote upcoming tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'George Harrison Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles Press Conference - 23 October 1974'

(Wednesday, October 23, 1974, 11:42 a.m. PDT) — George Harrison dismissed any hope of a Beatles reunion as mere fantasy today, stating bluntly that the legendary band would only consider reuniting if they were financially desperate. Continue reading George Harrison shuts down Beatles reunion rumors, opens up about marriage split during press conference to promote upcoming tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1974) →

Battle of Leyte Gulf begins in the Philippines: Largest naval conflict of WWII underway 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'The Last Battleship vs. Battleship Battle Ever'

(Monday, October 23, 1944, 5:24 a.m. Japan Standard Time; during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — The largest naval battle of World War II began this morning as the U.S. submarine USS Darter launched six torpedoes, striking the Japanese heavy cruiser Atago in the waters near the Philippine islands of Leyte, Samar, and Luzon. Continue reading Battle of Leyte Gulf begins in the Philippines: Largest naval conflict of WWII underway 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1944) →

Reagan and Mondale clash in fiery debate over leadership, foreign policy, and national security 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Reagan vs. Mondale: The second 1984 presidential debate'

(Sunday, October 21, 1984, 8:00-9:30 p.m.EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter F. Mondale engaged in a heated debate tonight, sharply dividing over foreign policy and the President’s competence. Continue reading Reagan and Mondale clash in fiery debate over leadership, foreign policy, and national security 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1984) →

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris born in Oakland, California 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream | Full Biographical Documentary | V.P. Kamala Harris'

(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, 9:28 p.m. PDT) — Kamala Harris, the 49th and current vice president of the United States since 2021, serving with President Joe Biden, was born Kamala Devi Harris today in Oakland, California. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris born in Oakland, California 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964) →

The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland (Tuesday 20th October 1964)'

(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles made a triumphant return to Dundee’s Caird Hall tonight for their second and final performance at the venue, having previously graced its stage on Oct. 7, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964) →

Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover dies at 90 in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'NBC News Death of Herbert Hoover Announcement (1964)'

(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, 11:35 a.m. EDT) — Herbert Clark Hoover, the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933, a period marked by the onset of the Great Depression, passed away this morning at the age of 90. Continue reading Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover dies at 90 in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964) →