Monthly Archives: July 2016

Dick Clark debuts as ‘Bandstand’ host 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 9 1956)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s, Television 1950s

(Monday, July 9, 1956) — Dick Clark made his debut today as host of Bandstand on WFIL-TV in Philadelphia. The name was changed to American Bandstand when it went national on ABC the following year.

‘Promiscuous’ by Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 2006)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, July 8, 2006) — “Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (July 8/15/22/29, Aug. 5/12, 2006).

‘Nowhere Man’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)

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

(Friday, July 8, 1966) — Nowhere Man, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four songs from the British version of the album Rubber Soul: Nowhere Man, Drive My Car, Michelle and You Won’t See Me.

The Beatles return to London, slam treatment while in Manila 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)

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


Image: 'The Beatles in the Philippines Live in Manila Concert 1966'

(Friday, July 8, 1966, 6:00 a.m. BST) — After a few days of rest on their first trip to India, The Beatles arrived this morning at London Airport, eager to complain about the abusive treatment they had received in Manila earlier in the week, with John Lennon declaring: “We’ll just never go to any nuthouses again.” Continue reading The Beatles return to London, slam treatment while in Manila 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966) →

NBC makes first public television broadcast 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 7 1936)

1930s, Television


Video: 'First Television Broadcast NBC/RCA July 7, 1936 Part 1 of 2'

(Tuesday July 7, 1936, afternoon EDT) — The NBC division of RCA made its first television broadcast today in New York, a 30-minute variety show featuring speeches, dance ensembles, monologues, vocal numbers and film clips. Continue reading NBC makes first public television broadcast 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 7 1936) →

Fontainebleau conference begins 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 6 1946)

1940s


Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 1' (Ho Chi Minh in Paris, Fontainebleau conference at 30:38)

(Saturday, July 6, 1946; during War in Vietnam (1945–46)) — The Fontainebleau conference, a negotiating session between the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the French Fourth Republic, began today at the Palace of Fontainebleau (65 kilometers south of Paris), to reach agreement on a number of issues including Vietnamese independence.