(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Make Me Your Baby” by Barbara Lewis peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Make Me Your Baby’ by Barbara Lewis peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
‘Universal Soldier’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #45 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Universal Soldier” by Glen Campbell peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Universal Soldier’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #45 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
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‘You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me’/’Chains’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 6'
(Saturday, October 30, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on safari in Africa hoping to photograph the local wildlife on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
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U.S. President John Adams born in Braintree, Massachusetts 290 years ago today (Oct 30 1735)
Video: 'The Story of America: John Adams'
(Thursday, October 30, 1735) — John Adams, the second president of the United States (1797-1801) and the first vice president of the United States (1789-1797), was born today on the family farm in Braintree, Massachusetts Bay, British America (now Quincy). Continue reading U.S. President John Adams born in Braintree, Massachusetts 290 years ago today (Oct 30 1735)
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Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Rehearsal In Perth, Western Australia - MPL Raw Footage - 30 October 1975'
(Thursday, October 30, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
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British model Jean Shrimpton helps launch the miniskirt 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
Video: '1965 Melbourne Cup Jean Shrimpton Mini Skirt'
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — The miniskirt had its “coming out” of sorts today as British model Jean Shrimpton scandalized onlookers by showing up for Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, in a white, sleeveless shift dress, made by Colin Rolfe, that had a hem four inches above her knees. Continue reading British model Jean Shrimpton helps launch the miniskirt 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
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‘Autumn Leaves’ by Roger Williams peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Oct 29 1955)
(Saturday, October 29, 1955) — “Autumn Leaves” by Roger Williams was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 29, Nov. 5/12/19, 1955).
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The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)
Video: '"We Can Work It Out"- The Beatles. Takes 1 and 2.' (Oct. 29, 1965, at 2:05)
(Friday, October 29, 1965, 2:00-4:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording the A-side of their next single, Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “We Can Work It Out,” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, adding more vocals and a second harmonium part (recording began on Oct. 20, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)
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Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 29 1975)
Video: 'Denny Laine's Birthday At Perth Entertainment Centre + Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 29 October 1975'
(Wednesday, October 29, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
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Atlanta Braves win World Series in six games 30 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1995)
Video: '1995 World Series, Game 6: Braves @ Indians'
(Saturday, October 28, 1995, 10:26 p.m. EDT) — The Atlanta Braves won the 1995 World Series tonight, beating the Cleveland Indians 1-0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, in the sixth and deciding game. Continue reading Atlanta Braves win World Series in six games 30 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1995)
