Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 2'
(Saturday, October 2, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles take a much needed vacation to Dublin, Ireland, on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
‘Hang On Sloopy’ by The McCoys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 2 1965)
(Saturday, October 2, 1965) — “Hang On Sloopy” by The McCoys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hang On Sloopy’ by The McCoys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 2 1965)
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Texas Revolution begins with Battle of Gonzales 190 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1835)
Video: 'October 2, 1835 Battle of Gonzales'
(Friday, October 2, 1835, 6:00 a.m. local time) — The first battle of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of Gonzales, took place today as American settlers fought Mexican soldiers near the Guadalupe River; the Mexicans ended up withdrawing.
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‘The Honeymooners’ television sitcom series premieres on CBS 70 years ago this hour (Oct 1 1955)
Video: 'Honeymooners S01E01 (TV or Not TV)' (aired Oct. 1, 1955)
(Saturday, October 1, 1955, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Ralph and Norton buy a TV set together and constantly fight over what to watch on tonight’s debut episode of the CBS sitcom television series The Honeymooners, based on a recurring 1951–55 Cavalcade of Stars sketch of the same name about two working-class married couples starring Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows and Joyce Randolph. Continue reading ‘The Honeymooners’ television sitcom series premieres on CBS 70 years ago this hour (Oct 1 1955)
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American Billy Hayes escapes Turkish prison 50 years ago today (Oct 2 1975)
Video: 'The Most Insane Prison Escape You've NEVER Heard Of.'
(Monday, October 2, 1975, early morning Eastern European Summer Time) — William “Billy” Hayes, an American student who was caught trying to smuggle four pounds of hashish out of Turkey on Oct. 7, 1970, escaped from Imrali Prison today by taking a rowboat at night to Bandirma, blending in with locals and then heading westbound across the border to Greece.
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The Byrds’ ‘Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)’ single released 60 years ago today (Oct 1 1965)
Video: 'The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! (Digital Remaster - 1080p)'
(Friday, October 1, 1965) — “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season),” a single by American folk rock band The Byrds, was released today by Columbia Records.
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Sci-Fi novel ‘Dune’ by Frank Herbert published 60 years ago today (Oct 1 1965)
Video: 'Dune – Part I: Dune | Frank Herbert Audiobook ?'
(October 1, 1965) — The epic science fiction novel Dune by Frank Herbert was published today by Chilton Books.
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Actor James Dean, 24, killed in two-car collision in California 70 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1955)
Video: 'BeamNG Drive - James Dean Car Crash Simulation'
(Friday, September 30, 1955, crash was at approximately 5:45 p.m.; Dean was declared dead at 6:20 p.m. PST) — Actor James Dean, 24, was killed today in a two-car collision near Cholame, California, while driving a small German speedster to a sports car racing competition. Continue reading Actor James Dean, 24, killed in two-car collision in California 70 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1955)
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Donovan makes American TV debut on ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1965)
Video: 'Donovan - Catch The Wind (Shindig)'
(Thursday, September 30, 1965, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) — British singer-songwriter Donovan made his American television debut tonight on ABC’s Shindig!, performing “Colours” and “Catch the Wind.” Continue reading Donovan makes American TV debut on ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 30 1965)
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‘Fantasy’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 30 1995)
(Saturday, September 30, 1995) — “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for eight consecutive weeks (Sep. 30, Oct. 7/14/21/28, Nov. 4/11/18, 1995). Continue reading ‘Fantasy’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 30 1995)
