Video: 'Carl Wilson - The Beach Boys Endless Harmony'
(Friday, February 6, 1998, evening PST) — Carl Wilson, an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys, died tonight at his home in Los Angeles of lung cancer. Continue reading Beach Boy Carl Wilson succumbs to lung cancer 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1998)
Video: 'Nagano 1998 Olympic Games' (4 videos)
(Saturday, February 7, 1998, 11:00 a.m. JST) — Athletes from 72 nations marched today in the opening ceremonies of the 1998 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, at Minami Nagano Sports Park in Nagano, Japan. Continue reading 1998 Winter Olympics open in Nagano 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1998)
Video: 'ULTRA RARE TRAX VOLUME 5 & 6 The Beatles' ('Lady Madonna'--rough mix from take 4, (stereo) at 15:39)
(Tuesday, February 6, 1968, 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles (minus Ringo Starr, who was performing live on the second episode of Cilla Black’s variety BBC1 TV series Cilla between 8:00 and 8:50 p.m. at Television Theatre in London) completed recording Paul McCartney’s song “Lady Madonna” during a session tonight at EMI Studio 1, recording numerous overdubs, including tenor and baritone saxophone. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Lady Madonna’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1968)
(Saturday, February 6, 1988) — “Could’ve Been” by Tiffany peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 6/13, 1988). Continue reading ‘Could’ve Been’ by Tiffany peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1988)
(Saturday, February 6, 1988) — “Hazy Shade of Winter” by The Bangles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hazy Shade of Winter’ by The Bangles peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1988)
(Saturday, February 6, 1988) — “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everywhere’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #14 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1988)
(Saturday, February 6, 1988) — “When We Was Fab” by former Beatle George Harrison, the second single from his album Cloud Nine, debuted at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘When We Was Fab’ by George Harrison debuts at #63 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1988)
Video: '6th February 1778: France and the US sign the first treaties that recognise American independence'
(Friday, February 6, 1778; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — The United States won official recognition and military support from France today with the signing of a Treaty of Alliance at the hôtel de Coislin in Paris. Continue reading France formally recognizes American independence 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1778)
Video: 'Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War - Tet! [7/13]' (Battle of Lang Vei at 25:47)
(Tuesday, February 6, 1968, 11:30 p.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the Tet Offensive, part of the Vietnam War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Communist North Vietnamese forces attacked the U.S. Special Forces Camp at Lang Vei late tonight in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam, just six miles west of the Battle of Khe Sanh. Continue reading Battle of Lang Vei begins in South Vietnam 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1968)
Video: 'Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War - Tet! [7/13]' (Battle of Hue at 29:24)
(Tuesday, February 6, 1968; during the Tet Offensive, part of the Vietnam War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — A week into the Battle of Hue, five U.S. Marine companies recaptured some key buildings today, including a hospital, jail and provincial headquarters. Continue reading U.S. Marines recapture key buildings in Hue 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1968)
