Daily Archives: September 19, 2016

‘Blue Velvet’ opens in New York City 30 years ago this hour (Sep 19 1986)

1980s, Movies 1980s


Video: 'Blue Velvet' trailer

(Friday, September 19, 1986, noon EDT) — Blue Velvet, a mystery crime film about a small-town boy who unearths a world of corruption when he stumbles upon a severed ear, opened today at the Baronet Bay Cinema theaters in New York City (three weeks after premiering at the Montréal World Film Festival on Aug. 30, 1986).

Directed by David Lynch, the film starred Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, Hope Lange, George Dickerson and Dean Stockwell.

Filming of Lennon’s ‘How I Won The War’ resumes in Spain 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1966)

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


Video: 'John Lennon's Scenes in How I Won the War'

(Monday, September 19, 1966) — Filming of Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War featuring John Lennon of The Beatles resumed today in Almeria, Spain, and would continue through Nov. 6, 1966.

President George Washington’s farewell address published 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1796)

1790s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Great Speeches: George Washington's Farewell Address'

(Monday September 19, 1796) — With less than six months left of his second and final term of office, U.S. President George Washington’s Farewell Address was published today as an open letter to the public.

In it, America’s first chief executive advised, “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.”