Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Olympiahalle in Munich 50 years ago this hour (Sep 27 1976)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Munich (September 27th, 1976)'

(Monday, September 27, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Central European Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings performed tonight at the Olympiahalle in Munich, West Germany, on the fourth stop of the third European leg of their 65-date Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Olympiahalle in Munich 50 years ago this hour (Sep 27 1976) →

‘Walk This Way’ by Run–D.M.C. peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, September 27, 1986) — “Walk This Way” by Run–D.M.C. peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk This Way’ by Run–D.M.C. peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1986) →

‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago today in second Billboard appearance (Sep 27 1986)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s

(Saturday, September 27, 1986) — “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, fueled by an appearance in the films Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (featuring The Beatles’ original recording) and Back to School (a cover version by comedian Rodney Dangerfield) (The Beatles’ recording peaked at #2 in 1964). Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago today in second Billboard appearance (Sep 27 1986) →

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump press pointed attacks in first debate 10 years ago this hour (Sep 26 2016)

2010s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Clinton vs. Trump: The first 2016 presidential debate

(Monday, September 26, 2016, 9:00–10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2016 United States presidential election campaign) — In a relentlessly antagonistic debate tonight at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton clashed over trade, the Iraq war, his refusal to release his tax returns and her use of a private email server, with Trump frequently showing impatience and political inexperience as Clinton pushed him to defend his past denigration of women and President Obama.

‘The Departed’ crime drama film premieres in New York City 20 years ago tonight (Sep 26 2006)

2000s, movies 2000s


Video: 'The Departed' trailer

(Tuesday, September 26, 2006) — The Departed, a crime drama film about an undercover cop and a mole in the police who attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston, premiered tonight at the Ziegfeld Theater at 141 West 54th Street in midtown Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Departed’ crime drama film premieres in New York City 20 years ago tonight (Sep 26 2006) →

Rehnquist, Scalia take their places on U.S. Supreme Court 40 years ago this hour (Sep 26 1986)

1980s, U.S. Presidents

(Friday, September 26, 1986, 11:02 a.m. EDT) — William Hubbs Rehnquist took his oath today as the 16th Chief Justice of the United States, and Antonin Scalia took his as the newest Associate Justice. Continue reading Rehnquist, Scalia take their places on U.S. Supreme Court 40 years ago this hour (Sep 26 1986) →

The Supremes perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 25 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Supremes "You Can't Hurry Love" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, September 25, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Supremes performed “You Can’t Hurry Love” live on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 at 1697 Broadway in New York City, located between West 53rd and West 54th Streets in Manhattan. Continue reading The Supremes perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 25 1966) →

Paul McCartney & Wings perform in Venice 50 years ago this hour (Sep 25 1976)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Venice (September 25th, 1976) - Best Source Merge'

(Saturday, September 25, 1976, 9 p.m. Central European Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings performed tonight at the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy, on the third stop of the third European leg of their 65-date Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform in Venice 50 years ago this hour (Sep 25 1976) →

‘I’d Really Love to See You Tonight’ by England Dan & John Ford Coley peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 25 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 25, 1976) — “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” by England Dan & John Ford Coley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’d Really Love to See You Tonight’ by England Dan & John Ford Coley peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 25 1976) →

‘Devil Woman’ by Cliff Richard peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 25 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 25, 1976) — “Devil Woman” by Cliff Richard peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Devil Woman’ by Cliff Richard peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 25 1976) →