The Doors record ‘The Crystal Ship’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


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(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “The Crystal Ship” for their debut album tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood. Continue reading The Doors record ‘The Crystal Ship’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966) →

The Doors record ‘Back Door Man’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


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(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 3:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “Back Door Man” for their debut album today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Back Door Man’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966) →

Woody Allen’s ‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ premieres in Lansing, Michigan 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Woody Allen


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(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 1:00 p.m. EDT) — What’s Up, Tiger Lily?, the Japanese action film Key of Keys re-dubbed to change the plot to make it a comedy about a secret egg salad recipe, premiered today at Campus Theatre in Lansing Michigan. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ premieres in Lansing, Michigan 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966) →

‘The Fool’ by Sanford Clark peaks at #7 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 22 1956)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, September 22, 1956) — “The Fool” by Sanford Clark peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Fool’ by Sanford Clark peaks at #7 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 22 1956) →

British hang American spy Nathan Hale in New York City 250 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1776)

1770s, American Revolutionary War


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(Sunday, September 22, 1776, 11:00 a.m. local time; during the American Revolutionary War part of the American Revolution) — Nathan Hale, a 21-year-old American soldier and spy for the Continental Army, was executed this morning without trial one day after being captured by the British in New York City. Continue reading British hang American spy Nathan Hale in New York City 250 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1776) →

The Beach Boys complete recording ‘Good Vibrations’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


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(Wednesday, September 21, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. EDT) — After seven months of recording, more than 20 studio sessions and an estimated production cost of $50,000, The Beach Boys completed work tonight on their ambitious new single, “Good Vibrations,” a recording that is already being described as one of the most elaborate ever attempted in popular music. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording ‘Good Vibrations’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1966) →

‘Fonzie Loves Pinky’ episode airs on ‘Happy Days’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1976)

1970s, Television 1970s


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(Tuesday, September 21, 1976, 8:00 p.m. EDT in New York) — Fonzie’s old flame Pinky Tuscadero returns, and the couple starts to rekindle their relationship on tonight’s episode of the ABC sitcom television series Happy Days.

In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode (along with part three) #87 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes.

John F. Kennedy Jr. marries Carolyn Bessette on Cumberland Island, Georgia 30 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1996)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


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(Saturday, September 21, 1996, about 7:30 p.m. EDT) — John F. Kennedy Jr., 35, the only surviving son of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy, married publicist Carolyn Bessette, 30, today in a secret ceremony on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Continue reading John F. Kennedy Jr. marries Carolyn Bessette on Cumberland Island, Georgia 30 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1996) →

Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Dom Sportova in Zagreb 50 years ago this evening (Sep 21 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


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(Monday, September 20, 1976, evening Central European Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings performed tonight at the Dom Sportova in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, on the second stop of the third European leg of their 65-date Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Dom Sportova in Zagreb 50 years ago this evening (Sep 21 1976) →

The Doors record ‘Twentieth Century Fox’ 60 years ago today (Sep 21 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


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(Wednesday, September 21, 1966) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “Twentieth Century Fox” for their debut album today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood.