‘Star Trek’ science-fiction television series debuts on Canada’s CTV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1966)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Star Trek - Man Trap'

(Tuesday, September 6, 1966, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT) — Star Trek, a science-fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew (starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley), premiered tonight on Canada’s CTV network, (two nights before it premiered in the U.S. on NBC at 8:30 p.m. EDT). Continue reading ‘Star Trek’ science-fiction television series debuts on Canada’s CTV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1966) →

The Monkees complete early version of ‘Ladies Aid Society’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Ladies Aid Society (Original Mono Mix) [2006 Remaster]'

(Tuesday, September 6, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-? PDT) — The Monkees completed an early version “Ladies Aid Society” today at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1969.

Beatle John Lennon gets new look for film role 60 years ago today (Sep 6 1966)

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


Video: 'John Lennon and the Making of "How I Won the War" (1966)' (Sept. 6, 1966, at 0:06)

(Tuesday, September 6, 1966) — In preparation for his supportive acting role in Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War, John Lennon of The Beatles was given an army-style haircut and a pair of new “granny” glasses (which would become a trademark of his public image) to wear today in the breakfast room of the bar The Inn On The Heath hotel in Celle, near Hanover, West Germany. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon gets new look for film role 60 years ago today (Sep 6 1966) →

‘Intolerance’ anthology silent film premieres in New York City 110 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1916)

1910s, Movies 1910s


Video: 'Intolerance' trailer

(Saturday, August 5, 1916, 8:10 p.m. EST) — Intolerance, an epic silent film featuring four stories from different eras intertwined to depict man’s inhumanity to man, premiered at the Liberty Theatre, 234 West 42nd Street, on the south side between Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue near the southern end of Times Square, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York (it had been “previewed” Aug. 5, 1916, in Riverside, California). Continue reading ‘Intolerance’ anthology silent film premieres in New York City 110 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1916) →

Sam Houston elected first president of the Republic of Texas 190 years ago today (Sep 5 1836)

1830s


Video: 'September 5, 1836 – Texans Elected Sam Houston'

(Monday, September 5, 1836) — Popular war hero Samuel Houston was elected today the first president of the Republic of Texas in a decisive victory over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Continue reading Sam Houston elected first president of the Republic of Texas 190 years ago today (Sep 5 1836) →

‘You Should Be Dancing’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You Should Be Dancing” by the Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Should Be Dancing’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976) →

‘You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’ by Lou Rawls peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” by Lou Rawls peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’ by Lou Rawls peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976) →

Apache leader Geronimo surrenders to General Miles in Arizona 140 years ago today (Sep 4 1886)

1880s


Video: 'Arsenal History Minutes | Geronimo’s Final Surrender | WQPT'

(Saturday, September 4, 1886; during the American Indian Wars) — After almost 30 years of fighting, a group of Apache Indians led by Geronimo (also known as Goyathlay, “One Who Yawns”) surrendered today to General Nelson Miles at Skeleton Canyon in Arizona.

Viking 2 spacecraft lands at Utopia Planitia on Mars 50 years ago this hour (Sep 3 1976)

1970s, space exploration


Video: 'Viking First Views of Mars'

(Friday, September 3, 1976, 22:37:50 UTC/18:37:50 EDT) — America’s Viking 2 lander became the second automated visitor from Earth to land successfully on Mars today to take the first close-up, color photographs of the red planet’s surface.