Video: 'Erie Canal 200th Anniversary - A Brief History'
(Wednesday, October 26, 1825, morning local time) — The Erie Canal, built to create a navigable water route from New York City and the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, opened today in upstate New York. Continue reading Erie Canal opens in upstate New York, connecting Lake Erie and Hudson River 200 years ago today (Oct 26 1825)
Video: 'Rebel Without a Cause' trailer
(Wednesday, October 26, 1955, 9:30 a.m. EDT) — Rebel Without a Cause, a drama film about an alienated teenager who tries to handle life’s troubles and an apron-wearing dad, opened this morning the Astor Theatre at 1537 Broadway, at the corner with 45th Street, on Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1955)
Video: 'The Beatles press conference after getting their MBEs October 26 1965 (reconstruction)'
(Tuesday, October 26, 1965, 12:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles held a press conference today in the downstairs bar of the Savile Theatre after receiving their MBE medals (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference after collecting MBEs 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)
Video: 'Beatles at the Palace'
(Tuesday, October 26, 1965, 10:00 a.m. GMT) — 4,000 fans greeted The Beatles today as they were chauffeured (in John Lennon’s black Rolls Royce) into Buckingham Palace in London to collect their MBEs (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II “for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community.” Continue reading The Beatles collect their MBEs at Buckingham Palace in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)
Video: 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show S6E07 Chuckles Bites the Dust (October 25, 1975)'
(Saturday, October 25, 1975, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Chuckles the Clown is crushed to death by a rogue elephant in a parade, which leaves all the newsroom staff in hysterics except Mary on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom television series The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Continue reading ‘Chuckles Bites the Dust’ episode airs on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Oct 25 1975)
(Saturday, October 25, 1975) — “They Just Can’t Stop It (The Games People Play)” by The Spinners peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘They Just Can’t Stop It (The Games People Play)’ by The Spinners peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)
(Saturday, October 25, 1975) — “Feelings” by Morris Albert peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Feelings’ by Morris Albert peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)
Video: 'Extra Texture' (first ten clips constitute original release)
(Saturday, October 25, 1975) — Extra Texture (Read All About It) by ex-Beatle George Harrison peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for three consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’ album by George Harrison peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)
(Saturday, October 25, 1975) — “Brazil” by The Ritchie Family peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Brazil’ by The Ritchie Family peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)
(Saturday, October 25, 1975) — “Carolina in the Pines” by Michael Murphey peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Carolina in the Pines’ by Michael Murphey peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)
