Video: '1886 Charleston Earthquake'
(Tuesday, August 31, 1886, 9:50 p.m. local time) — An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.3 today devastated Charleston, South Carolina, killing at least 60 people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Monthly Archives: August 2016
‘The Battle of Algiers’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1966)
Video: 'The Battle of Algiers' (trailer)
(Wednesday, August 31, 1966) — The Battle of Algiers, a Italian-Algerian historical war film based on events during the Algerian War (1954–62) against the French government in North Africa, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival.
Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, the film starred Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef, Brahim Haggiag and Tommaso Neri.
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‘To Each His Own’ by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1946)
(Saturday, August 31, 1946) — “To Each His Own” by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra (featuring vocals by Stuart Wade) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks (Aug. 31, Sept. 7, 1946).
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The Beatles return to London following North American tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1966)
(Wednesday, August 31, 1966, early morning BST) — The Beatles returned home following The Beatles’ 1966 US tour, greeted by several thousand screaming fans early this morning at London Airport.
The band never toured or performed publicly again (except for an unannounced rooftop concert in 1969).
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The Monkees complete Nesmith’s version of ‘I Don’t Think You Know Me’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1966)
Video: 'I Don't Think You Know Me (2006 Remastered Version - Mike's Vocal)'
(Tuesday, August 30, 1966, 8:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed the Michael Nesmith 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 Nesmith’s version of ‘I Don’t Think You Know Me’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1966)
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‘Higher Love’ by Steve Winwood peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1986)
(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Sweet Freedom’ by Michael McDonald peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1986)
(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Sweet Freedom” by Michael McDonald peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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‘That Was Then, This Is Now’ by The Monkees peaks at #20 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1986)
(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 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1986)
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‘Velcro Fly’ by ZZ Top peaks at #35 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1986)
(Saturday, August 30, 1986) — “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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The Beatles perform last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live At Candlestick Park, August 29 1966'
(Monday, August 29, 1966, 9:27 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles concluded their third American tour tonight by performing what would be their last public concert, before 25,000 fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Continue reading The Beatles perform last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1966)
