Video: '1985 World Series, Game 7: Cardinals @ Royals'
(Sunday, October 27, 1985, 10:21 p.m. CDT) — The Kansas City Royals won the 1985 World Series tonight, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 11-0 at Royals Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Kansas City Royals win World Series in seven games 40 years ago this hour (Oct 27 1985)
Video: '2005 World Series, Game 4: White Sox @ Astros'
(Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 10:48 p.m. CDT) — The Chicago White Sox won the 2005 World Series tonight, beating the Houston Astros 1-0 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, in the fourth and deciding game. Continue reading Chicago White Sox win World Series in four games 20 years ago this hour (Oct 26 2005)
Video: 'Spectre: Red Carpet Premiere Highlights at Royal Premiere in London | ScreenSlam'
(Monday, October 26, 2015, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — A cryptic message from James Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover the existence of a sinister organization named SPECTRE in Spectre, which premiered tonight at the Royal Film Performance in London at the Royal Albert Hall, the same day as its general release in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Continue reading James Bond feature film ‘Spectre’ premieres in London 10 years ago this hour (Oct 26 2015)
(Saturday, October 26, 1985) — “Saving All My Love for You” by Whitney Houston peaked at #1 (her first of eleven number ones on the charts between 1985-1995) on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Saving All My Love for You’ by Whitney Houston peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 26 1985)
(Saturday, October 26, 1985) — “Fortress Around Your Heart” by Sting peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fortress Around Your Heart’ by Sting peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 26 1985)
(Saturday, October 26, 1985) — “I’m Goin’ Down” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, October 26, 1985) — “Talk to Me” by Quarterflash peaked at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Talk to Me’ by Quarterflash peaks at #83 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 26 1985)
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)
