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Abstract painter Jackson Pollock dies in automobile accident on Long Island, New York 70 years ago this hour (Aug 11 1956)
Video: 'Mini Bio: Jackson Pollock'
(Saturday, August 11, 1956, 10:15 p.m. EDT) — Jackson Pollock, 44, an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, died tonight in a single-car crash in his Oldsmobile convertible on Long Island, New York, while driving under the influence of alcohol.
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John Lennon apologizes for ‘more popular than Jesus’ remark 60 years ago this evening (Aug 11 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Jesus Apology" Press Conference - Restored Full - Aug 12, 1966' (click here for the transcript of press conference #1)
(Thursday, August 11, 1966, evening CDT) — The Beatles held two press conferences tonight at Astor Towers Hotel in Chicago, during which John Lennon apologized for his “more popular than Jesus” remark made in a magazine interview in March, saying, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry I said it really. I didn’t mean it as a lousy, anti-religious thing. I was sort of deploring the attitude toward Christianity. I wasn’t saying The Beatles are better than God or Jesus.” Continue reading John Lennon apologizes for ‘more popular than Jesus’ remark 60 years ago this evening (Aug 11 1966)
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The Beatles arrive in Chicago to begin North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 11 1966)
Video: 'The beatles - Live At The International Amphitheater, Chicago 1966' (The band's airport arrival first 5 videos in playlist)
(Thursday, August 11, 1966, 4:55 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles flew into O’Hare Airport in Chicago this this afternoon on a flight from Boston (where they changed planes after flying in from London) to begin their third (and what would turn out to be their last) American tour the following day. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Chicago to begin North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 11 1966)
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The Beatles arrive in Boston from London to board flight to Chicago 60 years ago this hour (Aug 11 1966)
Video: 'The beatles - At Boston Logan Airport 1966' (3 clips)
(Thursday, August 11, 1966, 1:10 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles flew into Logan Airport in Boston this afternoon on a flight from London to board another flight to Chicago where the British rock band was scheduled to begin their third (and what would turn out to be their last) American tour the following day amid the “more popular than Jesus” controversy.
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The Beatles depart London Airport for North American tour 60 years ago today (Aug 11 1966)
Video: 'Beatles Leave for US Tour, 11 August, 1966, London Airport, BBC'
(Thursday, August 11, 1966, late morning BST) — The Beatles departed London Airport on a flight to Boston this morning and then onto Chicago on another flight where they would begin their third (and what would turn out to be their last) North American tour the following day amid the “more popular than Jesus” controversy. Continue reading The Beatles depart London Airport for North American tour 60 years ago today (Aug 11 1966)
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The Beatles filmed outside London shop 60 years ago today (Aug 10 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles at Blandford Street London 08/10/66'
(Wednesday, August 10, 1966) — The Beatles were filmed today as they emerged from a shop on Blandford Street in downtown London and asked about the brewing “more popular than Jesus” controversy as they prepared to leave for the U.S. for what would turn out to be their final tour as a band.
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‘To Each His Own’ by Eddy Howard and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Aug 10 1946)
(Saturday, August 10, 1946) — “To Each His Own” by Eddy Howard and His Orchestra (vocal by Eddy Howard and Trio, recorded Apr. 16, 1946) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Aug. 10/17/24, Oct. 5/12, 1946).
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President James K. Polk signs measure establishing Smithsonian Institution 180 years ago today (Aug 10 1846)
Video: 'Ben Stiller Gives you Introduction To The Smithsonian'
(Monday, August 10, 1846) — U.S. President James K. Polk signed the legislation today that established the Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research centers administered by the government of the United States “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Continue reading President James K. Polk signs measure establishing Smithsonian Institution 180 years ago today (Aug 10 1846)
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‘Mad About You’ by Belinda Carlisle peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Mad About You” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mad About You’ by Belinda Carlisle peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
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‘Taken In’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
(Saturday, August 9, 1986) — “Taken In” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Taken In’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)
