Monday, October 16, 2023

On this day in music history - Elements, by Ludovico Einaudi (2015):

The album Elements,
by Ludovico Einaudi,
was released on October 16, 2015.

On this day in music history - Believe, by 2002 (2012):

The album Believe,
by 2002,
was released on October 16, 2012.

On this day in music history - It Is Always Now, by Kathy Raimey (2007):

The album It Is Always Now,
by Kathy Raimey,
was released on October 16, 2007.

On this day in music history - Handel: Alcina, by Renée Fleming, Natalie Dessay, Susan Graham and William Christie (2001):

The album Handel: Alcina,
by Renée Fleming, Natalie Dessay, Susan Graham and William Christie,
was released on October 16, 2001.

On this day in movie history - Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962):


Requiem for a Heavyweight,
directed by Ralph Nelson,
written by Rod Serling,
was released in the United States on October 16, 1962.
A remake of the 1956 teleplay, directed by Ralph Nelson and written by Rod Serling.
Music by Laurence Rosenthal.


Cast:
Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams, Madame Spivy, Cassius Clay, Val Avery, Herbie Faye, Jack Dempsey, Haystack Calhoun.

On this day in movie history - Confidential (1935):


Confidential,
directed by Edward L. Cahn,
written by Wellyn Totman and Olive Cooper,
based on a story by Scott Darling and John Rathmell,
was released in the United States on October 16, 1935.
Music by Abe Meyer.


Cast:
Donald Cook, Evalyn Knapp, Theodore von Eltz, Warren Hymer, J. Carrol Naish, Herbert Rawlinson, Kane Richmond, Guy Edward Hearn, James P. Burtis, Clay Clement, Reed Howes, Morgan Wallace, Monte Carter, Al Bridge, Earl Eby, Lynton Brent, George Chesebro, Mary Gwynne, Frank Marlowe, Lillian Castle, Donald Kerr, Edwin Argus, Jack Gustin, David Worth, Allen Connor, Tom Brower, Harry Harvey, Sr., Robert Homans, Allan Cavan, Earl Dwire, John Ince, Lee Phelps.

National Dictionary Day – October 16:


National Dictionary Day – October 16

Global Cat Day - October 16:


Global Cat Day - October 16

Born on this day – Suzanne Somers:


Suzanne Somers

Actress

Writer

Singer

October 16, 1946 – October 15, 2023

Credits:

Say It Isn't So (2001); The Darklings (1999); Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1998); Step by Step (1991–1998); No Laughing Matter (1998); Love-Struck (1997); Devil's Food (1996); The Nutty Professor (1996); The Simpsons (1996); The Naked Truth (1995); ABC TGIF (1991–1995); ABC Sneak Peek with Step by Step (1994); Seduced by Evil (1994); Serial Mom (1994); Full House (1994); The Larry Sanders Show (1993); Sisters (1993); Exclusive (1992); Keeping Secrets (1991); Rich Men, Single Women (1990); She's the Sheriff (1987–1989); Totally Minnie (1988); Goodbye Charlie (1985); Hollywood Wives (1985); Three's Company (1977–1981); Nothing Personal (1980); Yesterday's Hero (1979); The Ropers (1979); Billy (1979); ; Zuma Beach (1978); Happily Ever After (1978); The Six Million Dollar Man (1977); Ants! (1977); Starsky and Hutch (1975–1977); The Love Boat (1977); Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977); One Day at a Time (1976); Sky Heist (1975); The Rockford Files (1974); Lotsa Luck! (1974); Magnum Force (1973); American Graffiti (1973); Fools (1970); Daddy's Gone A-Hunting (1969); Bullitt (1968).

Born on this day – Eileen Ryan:


Eileen Ryan

Actress

October 16, 1927 – October 9, 2022

Born on this day – Angela Lansbury:


Angela Lansbury

Actress

Singer

October 16, 1925 – October 11, 2022

Born on this day – Linda Darnell:


Linda Darnell

Actress

October 16, 1923 – April 10, 1965

Born on this day – Molly O'Day:


Molly O'Day

Actress

October 16, 1909 – October 22, 1998

Credits:

Skull and Crown (1935); Lawless Border (1935); The Law of the 45's (1935); Bars of Hate (1935); The Life of Vergie Winters (1934); Chloe, Love Is Calling You (1934); Hired Wife (1934); Divorce Sweets (1933); Gigolettes of Paris (1933); Playthings of Desire (1933); Get That Venus (1933); Devil on Deck (1932); Sob Sister (1931); Sea Devils (1931); Sisters (1930); Show of Shows (1929); The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1928); The Shepherd of the Hills (1928); The Lovelorn (1927); Hard-Boiled Haggerty (1927); The Patent Leather Kid (1927).

Born on this day – Big Joe Williams:


Big Joe Williams

Blues singer

Guitarist

Songwriter

October 16, 1903 – December 17, 1982