Daily Archives: December 5, 2015

Martha and the Vandellas perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Martha & The Vandellas - "Dancing In The Street"'

(Sunday, December 5, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Martha and the Vandellas performed “Dancing In The Street” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City.

Five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers disappear over Bermuda Triangle 70 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1945)

1940s


Video: 'Flight 19 The Bermuda Triangle Mystery'

(Wednesday, December 5, 1945, just after 7:04 p.m. EST) — Five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers mysteriously disappeared tonight after taking off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a training mission (designated as Flight 19) with the loss of all 14 crew members.

“The Lost Squadron,” as it came to be known, later contributed to the legend of the Bermuda Triangle.

The Beatles perform final shows in hometown of Liverpool 50 years ago tonight (Dec 5 1965)

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

(Sunday, December 5, 1965) — The Beatles’ performed two live concerts in Liverpool tonight at the city’s Empire Theatre as part of a 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK. Continue reading The Beatles perform final shows in hometown of Liverpool 50 years ago tonight (Dec 5 1965) →