United Nations formally comes into being as Soviets ratify charter 80 years ago this hour (Oct 24 1945)


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(Wednesday, October 24, 1945, 4:50 p.m. EST) — The United Nations World Security Organization came into being today when the Soviet government deposited its instrument of ratification, the twenty-ninth necessary to bring this about, and U.S. Secretary of State James F. Byrnes then signed the protocol.

‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by John Lennon released 50 years ago today (Oct 24 1975)


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(Friday, October 24, 1975)Shaved Fish, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon, featuring all of the singles that he had issued up to that point in the United States as a solo artist, with the exception of “Stand by Me,” which had been released earlier that year, was released today in the UK (three days later in the U.S.).

The Beatles attempt to record ‘I’m Looking Through You’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 24 1965)


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(Sunday, October 24, 1965, 2:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, making the first of three attempts at Paul McCartney and John Lennon “I’m Looking Through You.” Continue reading The Beatles attempt to record ‘I’m Looking Through You’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 24 1965)

U.S. Vice President James S. Sherman born in Utica, New York 170 years ago today (Oct 24 1855)


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(Wednesday, October 24, 1855)James S. Sherman, the 27th vice president of the United States, serving from 1909 until his death in 1912, under President William Howard Taft, was born today in Utica, New York. Continue reading U.S. Vice President James S. Sherman born in Utica, New York 170 years ago today (Oct 24 1855)

Mobster Dutch Schultz shot, mortally wounded in Newark 90 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1935)


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(Wednesday, October 23, 1935, 10:15 p.m. EST) — Mobster Dutch Schultz, 34, was shot and mortally wounded with three other men during a gangland hit tonight at the Palace Chophouse in Newark, New Jersey. Continue reading Mobster Dutch Schultz shot, mortally wounded in Newark 90 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1935)

Nat ‘King’ Cole performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1955)


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(Sunday, October 23, 1955, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Nat “King” Cole performed “Walking My Baby Back Home” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Nat ‘King’ Cole performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1955)

‘Liar, Liar’ by The Castaways peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

(Saturday, October 23, 1965) — “Liar, Liar” by The Castaways peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Liar, Liar’ by The Castaways peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

‘Act Naturally’ by The Beatles peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

(Saturday, October 23, 1965) — “Act Naturally” by The Beatles peaked at #47 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Act Naturally’ by The Beatles peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

‘Early Morning Rain’ by Peter, Paul & Mary peaks at #91 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)

(Saturday, October 23, 1965) — “Early Morning Rain” by Peter, Paul & Mary peaked at #91 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Early Morning Rain’ by Peter, Paul & Mary peaks at #91 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 23 1965)