November 27, 2013

70 years ago
1943

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): Paper Doll--The Mills Brothers (4th week at #1)

Died on this date
William J. Fahy. U.S. criminal. Mr. Fahy was a U.S. postal inspector who teamed up with two racketeers and the Newton Gang in 1924 to rob a postal train in Illinois, netting more than $3 million in the largest train robbery in history. Mr. Fahy served 13 years in prison and refused a commutation of his sentence in return for an admission of guilt, and died in Chicago.

Ivo Ribar, 27. Yugoslavian politician. Mr. Ribar was a Communist who became one of the closest collaborators of Yugoslav Communist Party leader Josip Broz Tito. He was a leader of the Yugoslav Partisans during World War II, and was among the founders of the Unified League of Anti-Fascist Youth of Yugoslavia (USAOJ). Mr. Ribar was preparing to board a flight to Cairo as the first representative of Communist Yugoslavia to the Middle East Command, when he was killed when a German bomb struck the Glamoč airfield in southwestern Bosnia.

War
Colombia declared a state of belligerency with Germany because of the sinking of the schooner Ruby by a German U-boat in the Caribbean Sea.

Football
CRU
Grey Cup @ Varsity Stadium, Toronto
Hamilton Flying Wildcats 23 Winnipeg RCAF Bombers 14

Doug Smith, Jimmy Fumio, and Mel Lawson scored touchdowns for the Flying Wildcats as they took an 18-7 1st-quarter lead and held on to defeat the RCAF Bombers before 16,423 fans. Mr. Smith scored on a 30-yard pass from Joe Krol, who converted to give Hamilton a 6-0 lead. Brian Quinn scored a single on the subsequent kickoff to give Winnipeg its first point, and the RCAF Bombers briefly took a 7-6 lead on a 17-yard touchdown rush by Garney Smith, converted by Ches McCance. Mr. Fumio scored when he blocked a punt and recovered it, and Mr. Lawson rushed 1 yard for the third Hamilton TD, both converted by Mr. Krol, who added a field goal in the 3rd quarter to make the score 21-7. The RCAF Bombers scored a touchdown before the end of the quarter on a 42-yard pass from Mr. Quinn to Jim Berry, converted by Mr. McCance. Winnipeg quarterback Dave Greenberg directed his team to the Hamilton 1-yard line in the 4th quarter, but the Flying Wildcats' defense held on three successive plays. Mr. Quinn eventually kicked another single, but Mr. Krol punted 75 yards for a single, and Doug Smith added another to put the game out of reach.

NCAA
Navy 13 @ Army 0

The Midshipmen's shutout of the Black Knights at Michie Stadium was the first Army-Navy game to be played in West Point, New York since their first meeting in 1890.

60 years ago
1953

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.K. (New Musical Express): Answer Me--Frankie Laine (3rd week at #1)

Died on this date
Eugene O'Neill, 65. U.S. playwright. Mr. O'Neill was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1936, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the plays Beyond the Horizon (1920); Anna Christie (1922); Strange Interlude (1928); and Long Day's Journey Into Night (1957). Other plays of his included The Emperor Jones (1920); The Hairy Ape (1922); Desire Under the Elms (1924); Mourning Becomes Electra (1931); and The Iceman Cometh (1946).

50 years ago
1963

At the movies
Soldier in the Rain, starring Jackie Gleason, Steve McQueen, and Tuesday Weld, opened in theatres.

Music
The Ventures' album (The) Ventures in Space was released on Dolton Records.

Space
The U.S.A. launched the satellite Explorer 18 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, with a Thor-Delta C launch vehicle. Its mission was to conduct measurements of magnetic fields, cosmic rays, and solar winds.

AC-2, the second flight of the Atlas-Centaur engineering test vehicle, launched from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission was successful.



40 years ago
1973

Politics and government
The United States Senate voted 92-3 to confirm House of Representatives Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford as Vice President of the United States, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, who'd resigned on October 10 after pleading no contest to a charge of failing to report income of $29,500 received in 1967.

Scandal
Rose Mary Woods, personal secretary to U.S. President Richard Nixon, concluded two days of testimony in which she stated that, through carelessness, she may have accidentally caused the gap of 18 1/2 minutes in the tape of a White House conversation between Mr. Nixon and aide Bob Haldeman on June 20, 1972, three days after the break-in at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C.

Terrorism
Two days after the hijacking a KLM jetliner with 247 passengers and 18 crew members enroute from Amsterdam to Tokyo by three gunmen who identified themselves as members of Arab Nationalist Youth for the Liberation of Palestine, the plane was now in Valletta, Malta. Negotiations with the Dutch government ended in an agreement by the government not to send arms to Israel or to allow Jewish emigrants from the U.S.S.R. or military volunteers to leave the Netherlands for Israel. The Dutch government maintained that the agreement would have no impact on existing policies.

30 years ago
1983

Hit parade
#1 single in Switzerland: Karma Chameleon--Culture Club (5th week at #1)

On television tonight
The Day We Beat the Russians, on CBC

This was a documentary about the Penticton Vees, who defeated the U.S.S.R. to win the world hockey championship in 1955.

Disasters
183 people were killed in the crash of a Colombian Boeing 747 near Madrid.

Football
CFL
Grey Cup @ B.C. Place Stadium, Vancouver
Toronto 18 British Columbia 17

Joe Barnes completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Minter with 2:44 remaining in regulation time to provide the winning margin as the Argonauts edged the Lions before 59,345 fans at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver to win the Grey Cup for the first time in 31 years. The Argonauts outscored the Lions 11-0 in the 2nd half and would have won by a larger margin if Hank Ilesic hadn't missed 3 field goals, 2 of which went for single points, before finally kicking a 43-yard field goal with 9:15 remaining in the 4th quarter to reduce Toronto's deficit to 17-12. A 2-point convert attempt after Mr. Minter's touchdown was unsuccessful, but the Lions weren't able to get close enough to attempt a tying point. B.C. opened the scoring on a 45-yard pass from Roy Dewalt to Merv Fernandez with 2:04 left in the 1st quarter; Lui Passaglia's convert gave the Lions a 7-0 lead. The Argonauts tied the game with 7:50 remaining in the 2nd quarter on a 14-yard pass from starting quarterback Condredge Holloway to Jan Carinci, converted by Mr. Ilesic. A 20-yard touchdown pass from Mr. Dewalt to John Henry White, converted by Mr. Passaglia, restored the B.C. lead with 2:33 remaining in the 1st half, and Mr. Passaglia's 31-yard field goal with 23 seconds left gave the Lions a 17-7 halftime lead. Mr. Barnes replaced Mr. Holloway to begin the 2nd half, and was named the game's outstanding offensive player. He completed 14 of 24 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 36 yards on 3 carries. Toronto defensive back Carl Brazley was named the outstanding defensive player; he made an interception and returned it 11 yards; created an important turnover by stripping the ball from B.C. running back Ray Strong; and returned 9 punts for 58 yards and 3 kickoffs for 82. B.C. defensive tackle Rick Klassen, with 2.5 quarterback sacks, was awarded the Dick Suderman Memorial Trophy as the outstanding Canadian. Toronto defensive end James Curry, who had played the first 8 games of the season with the Lions before joining the Argonauts for the last 2 games of the regular season, led his team with 1.5 sacks. Mr. Holloway completed 7 of 15 passes for 95 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Mr. Dewalt was 28 for 47 for 325 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 interception. Mr. Fernandez caught 7 passes for 130 yards to lead all receivers, but the Lions' inexperience at one wide receiver position hurt them, as youngsters Jacques Chapdelaine and Mark deBrueys each caught just 1 pass for 8 yards. Mr. Minter caught 6 for 68, while teammate Terry Greer caught 4 for 73. Mr. Minter rushed 8 times to equal Mr. Barnes' total of 36 yards, while Mr. Strong, in his sixth and last CFL game, led the Lions with 6 carries for 35 yards. Although his placekicking was poor, Mr. Ilesic punted 8 times for a 47.0-yard average, and B.C. head coach Don Matthews credited Mr. Ilesic's punting with keeping the Lions penned deep in their own zone in the 2nd half. Mr. Passaglia punted 11 times for a 41.9-yard average, well below the 50.2-yard average that he had posted during the regular season to set a CFL record. The game was the first Grey Cup to be played at B.C. Place Stadium, and the first to be played indoors. It was the only Grey Cup win for Bob O'Billovich as a head coach. Mr. Ilesic, who had finished each of his first 7 CFL seasons by playing in the Grey Cup, became the first--and so far, only--player to play for Grey Cup championship teams in 6 straight seasons, having played for the Edmonton Eskimos for the previous 6 years.



25 years ago
1988

Hit parade
#1 single in New Zealand (RIANZ): The Only Way is Up--Yazz and the Plastic Population (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in Switzerland: Groovy Kind of Love--Phil Collins (5th week at #1)

Died on this date
John Carradine, 82. U.S. actor. Mr. Carradine, born Richmond Reed Carradine, was known for his rich, deep voice, and acted in Shakespearean roles on stage, but was better known as a character actor in several hundred movies and television programs, especially horror movies and Westerns in a career spanning about 60 years. His sons David, Keith, and Robert became actors.

Diplomacy
United Nations Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar said that U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz's denial the previous day of permission for Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat to travel to New York to address the UN General Assembly because of Mr. Arafat's "association with terrorism" would harm diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

Politics and government
In a speech to the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev deplored the "disastrous" rise of nationalism, citing the Soviet republics of Estonia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Abominations
World heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was baptized at a Baptist church in Cleveland in a ceremony attended by Rev. Jesse Jackson, boxing promoter Don King, and about 700 others. According to a news report, Mr. Tyson, wearing a white robe, stepped into a pool of water, immersed himself, and then embraced Rev. Henry Payden, who presided over the ceremony along with Rev. Jackson. Rev. Hayden said, "Mike, now your job is to take the message of Christ to the people." Mr. Tyson's subsequent conduct, which included a conviction for rape that resulted in a prison term, and a profession of belief in Islam, indicates that while he professed saving faith in Jesus Christ, he didn't possess saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Football
CFL
Grey Cup @ Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
Winnipeg 22 British Columbia 21

Trevor Kennerd's fourth field goal of the game, from 30 yards, broke a 19-19 tie with 2:55 remaining in regulation time, and Mike Gray's interception at the Winnipeg 2-yard line foiled a late drive as the Blue Bombers, playing in the Grey Cup for the first time since moving to the East Division in 1987, edged the Lions before 50,604 fans. The Lions led 7-4 after the 1st quarter on a 14-yard touchdown rush by Tony Cherry, converted by Lui Passaglia, sandwiched between a 42-yard punt single by Bob Cameron and a 22-yard field goal by Mr. Kennerd. Mr. Kennerd kicked a 43-yard field goal to tie the game at 4:40 of the 2nd quarter, but B.C. quarterback Matt Dunigan threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to David Williams, and Mr. Passaglia's convert gave the Lions a 14-7 lead with 6:38 remaining in the 1st half. Just 1:24 later, the Blue Bombers tied the score on a 35-yard pass from quarterback Sean Salisbury to James Murphy, converted by Mr. Kennerd. Mr. Passaglia missed a 41-yard field goal attempt, but it went for a single with 1:05 remaining, giving B.C. a 15-14 halftime lead. Mr. Passaglia and Mr. Kennerd exchanged field goals in the 3rd quarter, and then a single on a missed FG by Mr. Kennerd tied the score 18-18 with 3:45 left in the quarter. Mr. Passaglia boomed an 84-yard punt single 1:19 later to give the Lions the lead, bu Mr. Cameron punted 49 yards for a single on the last play of the 3rd quarter to make the score 19-19. After Mr. Kennerd kicked his last field goal, Mr. Dunigan drove the Lions to the Winnipeg 7-yard line and appeared to have the Lions in good shape to tie or win the game, but Mr. Gray, a defensive tackle, batted one of his passes and intercepted to kill the drive. Mr. Cameron conceded a safety touch with 58 seconds remaining in regulation time and B.C. defensive back Anthony Drawhorn returned the subsequent kickoff 38 yards to the Lions' 45-yard line, but Mr. Cherry was penalized for unnecessary roughness, moving the ball back to the 30. The Lions were unable to move the ball in the final seconds. Mr. Murphy, who led all receivers with 165 yards on 5 receptions--including a 71-yard gain to set up one of Mr. Kennerd's field goals--was named the game's outstanding offensive player. Mr. Gray was named the outstanding defensive player, and Mr. Cameron, who averaged 47.3 yards on 11 punts, was named the outstanding Canadian. Mr. Cherry led all rushers with 23 carries for 133 yards, including one gain of 52 yards. Tim Jessie led the Blue Bombers with 35 yards on 8 carries. Mr. Williams led B.C. receivers with 78 yards on 3 receptions, and expressed criticism after the game of some of the play-calling of B.C. head coach Larry Donovan. Mr. Salisbury completed just 12 of 32 passes, but for 246 yards with 1 touchdown and no interceptions. Mr. Dunigan was 14 for 32 for 196 yards, 1 TD and 2 interceptions. Mr. Passaglia averaged 45.7 yards on 9 punts.



20 years ago
1993

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (ARIA): Please Forgive Me--Bryan Adams

#1 single in Italy: Come Mai--883 & Fiorello

#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Boom! Shake the Room--DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (4th week at #1)

#1 single in Flanders (VRT): I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)--Meat Loaf (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in France (SNEP): Living on My Own (1993)--Freddie Mercury (8th week at #1)

#1 single in the Netherlands (De Nederlandse Top 40): I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)--Meat Loaf (4th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (Chart Information Network): I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)--Meat Loaf (6th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)--Meat Loaf (4th week at #1)

U.S.A. top 10 (Cash Box)
1 I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)--Meat Loaf (4th week at #1)
2 Again--Janet Jackson
3 All That She Wants--Ace of Base
4 Just Kickin' It--Xscape
5 Please Forgive Me--Bryan Adams
6 Shoop--Salt-N-Pepa
7 Hero--Mariah Carey
8 Breathe Again--Toni Braxton
9 Gangsta Lean--D.R.S.
10 Can We Talk--Tevin Campbell

Singles entering the chart were Said I Loved You...But I Lied by Michael Bolton (#12); Time and Chance by Color Me Badd (#30); All About Soul by Billy Joel (#34); Freakit by Das EFX (#38); Because the Night by 10,000 Maniacs (#44); Mr. Vain by Culture Beat (#47); Real Muthaphuckkin G's by Eazy-E (#50); I Can See Clearly Now by Jimmy Cliff (#54); Award Tour by Tribe Called Quest (#73); Looking for Mr. Do Right by Jade (#75); Found Out About You by Gin Blossoms (#76); 93 'Til Infinity by Souls of Mischief (#78); Into Your Arms by the Lemonheads (#86); and I'm Real by Kris Kross (#89). I Can See Clearly Now was from the movie Cool Runnings (1993).

Canada's Top 10 (RPM)
1 All That She Wants--Ace of Base (2nd week at #1)
2 Please Forgive Me--Bryan Adams
3 Again--Janet Jackson
4 I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)--Meat Loaf
5 No Rain--Blind Melon
6 Both Sides of the Story--Phil Collins
7 When There's Time (For Love)--Lawrence Gowan
8 Human Wheels--John Mellencamp
9 Wild World--Mr. Big
10 Hero--Mariah Carey

Singles entering the chart were All for Love by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting (#67); Something in Common by Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston (#68); State of the Heart by West End Girls (#80); Darling Be Home Soon by the Barra MacNeils (#83); Stone Free by Eric Clapton (#84); Just Keep Me Moving by k.d. lang (#88); Heal it Up by Concrete Blonde (#93); It's Too Real (Big Scary Animal) by Belinda Carlisle (#96); and Commitment of the Heart by Clive Griffin (#97). All for Love was from the movie The Three Musketeers (1993).

10 years ago
2003

War
U.S. President George W. Bush made a secret trip to Baghdad to celebrate Thanksgiving with U.S. troops.

Defense
Israel said it would continue building a security barrier deep into the West Bank despite a U.S. announcement that it would withhold a $290-million loan guarantee in protest.

Abominations
Canadian Alliance leader Stephen Harper, showing the cowardice that characterized his political career, stripped Regina member of Parliament Larry Spencer of his job as critic for family issues after Mr. Spencer had told a newspaper that he believed that homosexual behaviour should be illegal.