Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman in ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ to regain heavyweight boxing title 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1974)

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Video: 'George Foreman vs Muhammad Ali - Oct. 30, 1974 - Entire fight - Rounds 1 - 8 & Interview'

(Wednesday, October 30, 1974, 4:00 a.m. West Africa Time) — Muhammad Ali made history today, becoming only the second boxer ever to reclaim the world heavyweight championship, delivering a stunning eighth-round knockout to George Foreman under the early morning African sky in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). Continue reading Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman in ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ to regain heavyweight boxing title 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1974) →

The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964)

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Video: 'Beatles interviewed in Plymouth'

(Thursday, October 29, 1964; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles were interviewed today at ABC Cinema in Plymouth during the band’s 16th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964) →

New York City celebrates historic opening of first subway line 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1904)

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Video: '1904 Opening Ceremonies of New York City Subway'

(Thursday, October 27, 1904, 2:35 p.m. EST) — New York City entered a new era of urban transportation today with the grand opening of its first subway line. Continue reading New York City celebrates historic opening of first subway line 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1904) →

‘Some Guys Have All the Luck’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1984)

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(Saturday, October 27, 1984) — “Some Guys Have All the Luck” by Rod Stewart at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Some Guys Have All the Luck’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1984) →

The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

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Video: 'What You're Doing (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 26, 1964, 7:30-10:00 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles completed recording sessions for their fourth album Beatles For Sale tonight, finishing “What You’re Doing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964) →

‘Then Came You’ by Dionne Warwick & The Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

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(Saturday, October 26, 1974) — “Then Came You” by Dionne Warwick & Spinners peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Then Came You’ by Dionne Warwick & The Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974) →

The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

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Video: 'Honey Don't (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 26, 1964, 4:30-6:30 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles resumed production of their fourth studio album Beatles For Sale this afternoon, completing the recording of Carl Perkins’ “Honey Don’t” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964) →