The Beatles filmed outside London shop 60 years ago today (Aug 10 1966)

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


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.

‘To Each His Own’ by Eddy Howard and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Aug 10 1946)

1940s, Movies 1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(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).

President James K. Polk signs measure establishing Smithsonian Institution 180 years ago today (Aug 10 1846)

1840s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

‘Mad About You’ by Belinda Carlisle peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(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) →

‘Taken In’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #32 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 9 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(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) →

Jesse Owens wins fourth gold medal, crushing Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy 90 years ago today (Aug 9 1936)

1930s


Video: '1936 Summer Olympics - Berlin - Men's 4x100m Final'

(Sunday, August 9, 1936) — African-American athlete Jesse Owens picked up his fourth gold medal today at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, as the U.S. team won the men’s 4 × 100 meters relay race in record time. Continue reading Jesse Owens wins fourth gold medal, crushing Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy 90 years ago today (Aug 9 1936) →

Runner Sohn Kee-chung becomes first medal-winning Korean Olympian 90 years ago today (Aug 9 1936)

1930s


Video: 'Sohn Kee-chung: The Untold Story of the 1936 Olympic Marathon Winner | The Run | DocuBay'

(Sunday, August 9, 1936) — Sohn Kee-chung became the first medal-winning Korean Olympian today when he won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a member of the Japanese delegation as Korea was part of the Japanese Empire at the time. Continue reading Runner Sohn Kee-chung becomes first medal-winning Korean Olympian 90 years ago today (Aug 9 1936) →

‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ by Elton John with Kiki Dee peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago (Aug 7 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 7, 1976) — “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John with Kiki Dee peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Aug. 7/14/21/28, 1976). Continue reading ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ by Elton John with Kiki Dee peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago (Aug 7 1976) →