Daily Archives: August 11, 2017

‘The Life of Emile Zola’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1937)


Video: 'The Life of Emile Zola' trailer

(Wednesday, August 11, 1937, 8:30 p.m. EDT)The Life of Emile Zola, an American biographical film about French author Émile Zola, the famed writer who risked his reputation to defend a Jewish army officer accused of treason, premiered tonight at the Hollywood Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Life of Emile Zola’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1937)

‘Beautiful Girls’ by Sean Kingston peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 2007)

(Saturday, August 11, 2007)“Beautiful Girls” by Sean Kingston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Aug. 11/18/25, Sept. 1, 2007). Continue reading ‘Beautiful Girls’ by Sean Kingston peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 2007)