Daily Archives: August 29, 2016

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)

President Clinton accepts Democratic presidential nomination 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1996)


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 Clinton accepts Democratic presidential nomination 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1996)

The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for final concert 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1966)


Video: 'Stock Footage - The Beatles in San Francisco 1966'

(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 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1966)

The Doors begin recording first album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Aug 29 1966)


Video: 'The Doors - Moonlight Drive [Version 1] (2006 Remastered)'

(Monday, August 29, 1966) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) began recording their first album for Elektra Records today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, recording four takes of “Moonlight Drive” and two takes of “Indian Summer,” both of which would be re-recorded and released on future albums. Continue reading The Doors begin recording first album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Aug 29 1966)