Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)

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Video: 'Monkees Screen Tests' (Oct. 19, 1965, at 6:05)

(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — Davy Jones, identified in advance as a potential star for The Monkees television series, auditioned today in Hollywood. Continue reading Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965) →

The Beatles record unused Christmas messages 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles: 1965 Christmas Message Recording Session Out-Take'

(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — The Beatles made the first of two attempts to record a Christmas message for members of their fan club (as they had in 1963 and 1964) today at Marquee Studio in London, produced by the group’s press officer Tony Barrow.

Stamp Act Congress adopts ‘Declaration of Rights and Grievances’ 260 years ago today (Oct 19 1765)

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Video: 'Declaration of Rights and Grievances'

(Saturday, October 19, 1765, during the American Revolution) — The Stamp Act Congress, meeting today in New York, adopted a declaration of rights and liberties, stating that taxes passed without representation violated their rights as Englishmen.

‘Out Where the Buses Don’t Run’ episode airs on ‘Miami Vice’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1985)

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Video: 'Brothers in Arms - Miami Vice Scene'

(Friday, October 18, 1985, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Crockett and Tubbs question the sanity of a retired vice cop who wants them to chase after a coke dealer thought to be dead on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV crime drama television series Miami Vice.

In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode number 90 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.

‘Miracles’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

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(Saturday, October 18, 1975) — “Miracles” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Miracles’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975) →

‘The Ballroom Blitz’ by The Sweet peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

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(Saturday, October 18, 1975) — “The Ballroom Blitz” by The Sweet peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Ballroom Blitz’ by The Sweet peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975) →

‘Dance with Me’ by Orleans peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

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(Saturday, October 18, 1975) — “Dance with Me” by Orleans peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dance with Me’ by Orleans peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975) →