Day: October 31, 2019

Indoor exhibition hall with sculptures, statues, tiered seating, and a fountain, exhibiting Victorian-era architecture, at a world fair or exposition, featuring visitors, artists, and the elegant atmosphere of 19th-century cultural events.

The Great Exhibition Of 1851 And Its Celebration In 1951 As Viewed In 1948 – Past Daily Reference Room

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”47298″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=“BBC World Service – London Letter – October 20, 1948 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Become a Patron! In 1948 work was underway to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Great Exhibition of 1851, which was to have taken place in 1951. But

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Bird's eye view of military helicopter pilot with helmet and weapon overlooking a river and rural landscape during flight in sepia tone.

October 31, 1963 – Vietnam: Victory Just Months Away – Detroit Bookies Told To Ease Up – Russian Diplomats Shown The Door

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”47290″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=“October 31, 1963 – News from WXYZ, Detroit – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Become a Patron! October 31, 1963 – A day for cautious optimism. A rumor that our Vietnam excursion was slated to be over “within two months”, according to General Paul Harkins,

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Vintage black and white photo of a band or music group at a public event, showcasing historic music culture and news archives for audio nostalgia.

Shadow Minstrels – In Session 1982 – Past Daily Soundbooth

Subscribers get cool perks (hint-hint): Become a Patron! Mid-way through our tour of 70s and 80s L.A. bands during the Punk/Post-Punk/New Wave/Experimental/Alternative period. Tonight it’s a set from Shadow Minstrels, in session at KPFK-FM on November 20,1982. A few choice words via their bio at Last.FM: “The shadow minstrels were

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