October 2021
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION of POVERTY
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty seeks to raise awareness about the plights of those in poverty. This day aims to remind everyone that a sustainable future requires everyone from all backgrounds to come together and help one another in a time of need. It further aims to ensure that those living in poverty maintain their rights as human beings. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was first observed in 1987 by the UN. It is observed annually…
Find out more »Album – THE RIVER (BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN)
Released October 17, 1980 In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked it at number 250 on their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, then was re-ranked at number 253 in the 2012 revised list. "Hungry Heart" was his first U.S. pop singles chart top ten hit single, reaching number five. (Springsteen had not intended the song to be for himself, having initially written it for The Ramones, but manager/producer/friend Jon Landau convinced him to keep it.) The album hit…
Find out more »Birthday – CHUCK BERRY
Charles Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. Nicknamed the "Father of Rock and Roll", Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive. Writing lyrics that focused on teen life and consumerism, and developing a music style that included guitar solos and showmanship, Berry was a major influence on subsequent rock music.…
Find out more »Album – NOT FRAGILE (BTO)
Released in September, Canada's Bachman-Turner Overdrive's "Not Fragile" hit #1 in the US album charts on this date in 1974. A single from the LP, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", also topped the American charts.
Find out more »Birthday – TOM PETTY
Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. He was the lead vocalist and guitarist of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, formed in 1976. He previously led the band Mudcrutch, and was also a member of the late 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. In his career, he sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Petty and the Heartbreakers…
Find out more »23rd ANNUAL WALK AGAINST VIOLENCE
Everyone is welcome to join in a walk of unity in the 23rd Annual Walk Against Violence in Dartmouth. The walk marks the Dartmouth North community’s annual campaign to support and honour victims of crime, and it represents a show of solidarity to end violence. The Walk Against Violence begins at 6:30 pm at the Dartmouth North site of BGC Greater Halifax (60 Farrell St). The walk will proceed through nearby neighbourhoods, and marchers will return to the BGC Greater…
Find out more »Album – BAT OUT OF HELL (Meatloaf)
Bat Out of Hell is the debut studio album by American rock singer Meat Loaf, as well as his first collaboration with composer Jim Steinman and producer Todd Rundgren. The album was released on October 21, 1977 Bat Out of Hell is one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 43 million copies worldwide. It is certified 14x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It spent over 522 weeks in the UK Albums Chart,…
Find out more »HAL-CON SCI-FI FANTASY AND COMIC CONVENTION
The biggest, geekiest sci-fi convention in Atlantic Canada Hal-Con is a sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention run completely by much-too-dedicated volunteers. They are community focused, participating in many events around the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia (such as other festivals, parades, and gaming events). Convention will take place October 23 & 24 at the Halifax Convention Centre. Tickets are on sale now. More information here.
Find out more »FALL TRAIN SHOW – Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders
The Annual Fall Train Show will be held today in Truro, NS. This event always brings out crowds of people to look, watch, and shop. Don’t miss it! Contact Barry Wile by email at TMRAFallShow@bellaliant.net for more information. The show will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion at 42 Brunswick St. in Truro.
Find out more »It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
Aired for the first time October 27, 1966 (ABC) It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a prime time animated television special based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, A Halloween special, it was the third Peanuts special (and second holiday-themed special, following A Charlie Brown Christmas) to be produced and animated by Bill Melendez. The special features music composed by jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi, whose contributions include the theme song “Linus and Lucy”.
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