Oct. 28 1939 Kansas State’s homecoming contest against Nebraska is the second college football game ever televised, following the Fordham-Waynesburg contest in New York earlier this fall. The Cornhuskers spoil homecoming with a 25-9 triumph in Manhattan, Kan., before a limited Nebraska ETV audience in the surrounding area.
Oct. 26 1907 Jim Thorpe makes his Carlisle (Pa.) debut dazzling a crowd of 22,800 in a 26-6 defeat of No. 4 Penn at Philadelphia’s Franklin Field. Thorpe rushes, returns kicks and does all the kicking in putting on a one-man show.
You can watch movies in the park from today and it s absolutely free!
Why be stuck inside a dark cinema this summer when you can watch movies in the park?!
That’s right, Movies in Parks is back for 2021.
All summer long you’ll get to enjoy some great movies amongst the trees – and the best part is it’s all completely free and there’s no booking required. Just simply rock up with your family, some blankets and bean bags and settle in for a good night out.
There will even be food trucks will be on-site and pre-movie entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
FREE Event! Movies In Parks 2021
Publish Date Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 1:41PM
Make the most of warm summer Auckland evenings with your friends and whānau at this year’s Movies in Parks.
From new releases to family favourites, Auckland Council has got your summer sorted with a free movie night for the whole neighbourhood. Grab a blanket, torch and warm clothes, and head down to your local park. Pack a picnic or grab a bite from one of our food stalls.
Movies start once the sun has gone down, but the fun begins earlier with plenty of pre-movie entertainment to enjoy while you relax in the park.