Daily Archives: December 23, 2016

‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)


Video: 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' (trailer)

(Friday, December 23, 1966)The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, an Italian epic Spaghetti Western film about a three men seeking hidden loot during the Civil War (the third and final installment in the Dollars Trilogy following A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More), was released today in Italy. Continue reading ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)

‘Love in the Open Air’/’Theme From ‘The Family Way” single by George Martin Orchestra released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)


Video: 'Love In The Open Air 'The Family Way' Paul McCartney (1966) (HQ)'

(Friday, December 23, 1966) — “Love in the Open Air” backed with “Theme From ‘The Family Way'” by Beatles’ producer George Martin & His Orchestra, two tracks from the The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Album), were released as a single today, featuring Paul McCartney of The Beatles as composer. Continue reading ‘Love in the Open Air’/’Theme From ‘The Family Way” single by George Martin Orchestra released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)

Voyager completes first non-stop, non-refueled round-the-world flight 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1986)


Video: 'Voyager Completes Flight 12/23/1986 / ABC News Coverage'

(Tuesday, December 23, 1986, 8:06 a.m. PST) — Sweeping out of a clear desert sky and into aviation history, the experimental airplane Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, landed safely early today at Edwards Air Force Base (60 miles northeast of Los Angeles), completing the first non-stop, non-refueled round-the-world flight. Continue reading Voyager completes first non-stop, non-refueled round-the-world flight 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1986)