The Beatles return to London following North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles Return Home Newsreel footage - 31 August 1966'

(Wednesday, August 31, 1966, early morning British Summer Time) — The Beatles returned home following The Beatles’ 1966 US tour, greeted by several thousand screaming fans early this morning at London Airport. Continue reading The Beatles return to London following North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1966) →

The Monkees complete two tracks at RCA Studio in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1966)

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Video: 'I Won't Be the Same without Her'

(Tuesday, August 30, 1966, 8:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed “I Won’t Be The Same Without Her” and the Michael Nesmith vocal version of “I Don’t Think You Know Me” tonight at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1987. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks at RCA Studio in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1966) →

‘Higher Love’ by Steve Winwood peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)

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(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Higher Love’ by Steve Winwood peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986) →

‘Sweet Freedom’ by Michael McDonald peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)

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(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Sweet Freedom” by Michael McDonald peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Freedom’ by Michael McDonald peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986) →

‘That Was Then, This Is Now’ by The Monkees peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)

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(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “That Was Then, This Is Now” by The Monkees peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘That Was Then, This Is Now’ by The Monkees peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986) →

‘Blue Velvet’ premieres at Montréal World Film Festival 40 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1986)

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Video: 'Blue Velvet' trailer

(Saturday, August 30, 1986, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. EDT) — Blue Velvet, a mystery crime film about a small-town boy who unearths a world of corruption when he stumbles upon a severed ear, premiered today at the Montréal World Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Blue Velvet’ premieres at Montréal World Film Festival 40 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1986) →

‘Velcro Fly’ by ZZ Top peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986)

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(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Velcro Fly’ by ZZ Top peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 30 1986) →

The Beatles perform last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles: Live In San Francisco (August 29th, 1966)'

(Monday, August 29, 1966, 9:27 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles concluded their third North American tour tonight by performing what would be their last concert with a 35-minute set before an estimated 25,000 fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Continue reading The Beatles perform last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966) →

President Bill Clinton accepts Democratic nomination for second term 30 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1996)

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Video: 'President Clinton's Remarks at the 1996 Democratic National Convention'

(Thursday, August 29, 1996, 9:00 p.m. CDT) — President Bill Clinton of Arkansas accepted the Democratic nomination for a second term tonight at the 1996 Democratic National Convention meeting at the United Center in Chicago. Continue reading President Bill Clinton accepts Democratic nomination for second term 30 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1996) →

The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for final concert 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Live Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California 1966' (2 clips of airport arrival, 1 clip of stadium arrival)

(Monday, August 29, 1966, 5:45 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles arrived today at San Francisco International Airport for what would turn out to be the group’s final concert on the 14th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for final concert 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966) →