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) →

First call made by phone cable to Europe 70 years ago this hour (Sep 25 1956)

1950s


Video: '25th September 1956: Inauguration TAT-1, the first transatlantic telephone cable'

(Tuesday, September 25, 1956, shortly after 11:00 a.m. EDT) — The first trans-Atlantic telephone cable officially went into service today with a three-way ceremonial call between New York, Ottawa and London.

The Monkees record early versions of three tracks 60 years ago this hour (Sep 24 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Mr. Webster [First Recorded Version]'

(Saturday, September 24, 1966, 2:00-6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed early versions of “Mr. Webster,” “Hold On Girl” and “Through The Looking Glass” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record early versions of three tracks 60 years ago this hour (Sep 24 1966) →

Paul McCartney & Wings go on a gondola ride in Venice 50 years ago today (Sep 24 1976)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Warm & Beautiful (Wings In Venice 1976)'

(Friday, September 24, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and members of his British-American band Wings emerged from their hotel today to ride through Venice’s canals in a gondola ahead of their charity concert to help restore the sinking city on the third stop of the third European leg of their 65-date Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings go on a gondola ride in Venice 50 years ago today (Sep 24 1976) →

‘Cherish’ by The Association peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 24 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 10, 1966) — “Cherish” by The Association peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sep. 24, Oct. 1/8 1966). Continue reading ‘Cherish’ by The Association peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 24 1966) →