Video: 'Papa Gene's Blues (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Saturday, July 30, 1966, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed recording “Papa Gene’s Blues” today at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees finish recording ‘Papa Gene’s Blues’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966)
Video: 'Batman' (trailer)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — Batman, a superhero film based on the Batman television series, and the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character Batman, premiered today at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Continue reading ‘Batman’ film premieres in Austin, Texas 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Wild Thing” by The Troggs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 30, Aug. 6, 1966).
As performed by The Troggs, “Wild Thing” is ranked #261 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “I Saw Her Again” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Hungry” by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Sweet Pea” by Tommy Roe peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “I Want You” by Bob Dylan peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “5D (Fifth Dimension)” by The Byrds peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Drive My Car” by Bob Kuban and The In-Men (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #93 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Black Tom Island Explosion'
(Sunday, July 30, 1916, 2:08 a.m. local time; during World War I) — German saboteurs today blew up a munitions plant on Black Tom, an island near Jersey City, New Jersey, killing seven people and injuries hundreds of others. Continue reading German saboteurs blow up munitions plant in New Jersey 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1916)
