Beatle Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘David Frost At The Phonograph’ 60 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Paul McCartney on David Frost At The Phonograph, 1966'

(Monday, August 1, 1966, 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed tonight for the David Frost At The Phonograph radio show, pre-recorded “as live” in Studio B15 in London’s Broadcasting House for broadcast on Aug. 6, 1966, at noon-1:30 p.m. on the BBC Light Programme.

Colorado admitted to Union as 38th state 150 years ago today (Aug 1 1876)

1870s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Colorado History: A look at the 1876 statehood'

(Tuesday, August 1, 1876) — U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation today admitting Colorado to the Union as the 38th state and earning it the moniker “Centennial State.” Continue reading Colorado admitted to Union as 38th state 150 years ago today (Aug 1 1876) →

Sniper opens fire from University of Texas at Austin tower, killing 14 people 60 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1966)

1960s


Video: 'KLRN KLRU LIVE UT Tower Shooting 1966'

(Monday, August 1, 1966, 11:48 a.m.-1:24 p.m. CDT) — Charles Joseph Whitman, 25, went on a shooting rampage today at the University of Texas in Austin, killing 14 people (and an unborn child) and wounding 31 others from atop the University of Texas at Austin Main Building tower overlooking the campus. Continue reading Sniper opens fire from University of Texas at Austin tower, killing 14 people 60 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1966) →

Adolf Hitler opens 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin 90 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1936)

1930s


Video: 'Hitler presides over the opening of the 1936 Olympics while U.S. team member Jess...HD Stock Footage'

(Saturday, August 1, 1936, 4:00 p.m. CET) — Three years before launching World War II and The Holocaust, German Chancellor Adolf Hitler officially opened the 1936 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad) this afternoon at the Berlin Olympic Stadium, marking the first live television coverage of a sports event in world history. Continue reading Adolf Hitler opens 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin 90 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1936) →

‘These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Aug 1 1936)

1930s, Popular Music 1930s

(Saturday, August 1, 1936) — “These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)” by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Helen Ward) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for two consecutive weeks (August 1/8, 1936). Continue reading ‘These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Aug 1 1936) →

‘Love Is Alive’ by Gary Wright peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 31 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 31, 1976) — “Love Is Alive” by Gary Wright peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love Is Alive’ by Gary Wright peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 31 1976) →

‘Moonlight Feels Right’ by Starbuck peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 31 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 31, 1976) — “Moonlight Feels Right” by Starbuck peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Moonlight Feels Right’ by Starbuck peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 31 1976) →

‘You’re My Best Friend’ by Queen peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 31 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 31, 1976) — “You’re My Best Friend” by Queen peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re My Best Friend’ by Queen peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 31 1976) →

‘Batman’ superhero film premieres in Austin, Texas 60 years ago this hour (Jul 30 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Batman' (trailer)

(Saturday, July 30, 1966, ‘Youth Premiere’ scheduled for 5:00 p.m. CDT) — 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’ superhero film premieres in Austin, Texas 60 years ago this hour (Jul 30 1966) →

The Monkees finish recording ‘Papa Gene’s Blues’ 60 years ago this hour (Jul 30 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Papa Gene's Blues (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'

(Saturday, July 30, 1966, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees finished recording “Papa Gene’s Blues” today as Mike Nesmith and Mickey Dolenz recut their vocals at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, completing the sessions for the band’s debut studio album, The Monkees, for release on Oct. 10, 1966.