Video: '9/9/76: Chairman Mao Zedong Dies'
(Thursday, September 9, 1976, 12:10 a.m. China Standard Time) — Mao Zedong, the pre-eminent figure of the Chinese Communist revolution and the leader of his country since 1949, died today in Beijing four days after suffering third heart attack since May 1976. Chairman Mao was 82. Continue reading China’s Chairman Mao, 82, dies in Beijing 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1976)
Video: 'My Sweet Lord vs. He's So Fine'
(Tuesday, September 7, 1976) — Former Beatle George Harrison was found guilty today in New York City of “subconsciously” plagiarizing the 1962 John Mack tune “He’s So Fine” for his 1970 hit record “My Sweet Lord.” Continue reading George Harrison found guilty of ‘subconsciously’ plagiarizing tune 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1976)
Video: 'The Real Buddy Holly Story (Parts 1-10)'
(Monday, September 7, 1936, Labor Day, 3:30 p.m. local time) — Rock legend Buddy Holly, was born Charles Hardin Holley today in Lubbock, Texas. Continue reading Rock legend Buddy Holly born in Lubbock, Texas 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1936)
(Saturday, September 6, 1986) — “Venus” by Bananarama peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'John Lennon and the Making of "How I Won the War" (1966)'
(Tuesday, September 6, 1966) — In preparation for his supportive acting role in Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War, John Lennon of The Beatles was given an army-style haircut and a pair of new “granny” glasses (which would become a trademark of his public image) to wear today in the breakfast room of the bar The Inn On The Heath hotel in Celle, near Hanover, West Germany.
(Wednesday, September 6, 1916) — The first self-service grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, was opened today at 79 Jefferson Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, by Clarence Saunders.
Video: 'Sam Houston: One of the Most Remarkable Figures in American History (1993)'
(Monday, September 5, 1836) — Popular war hero Samuel Houston was elected today the first president of the Republic of Texas in a decisive victory over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Continue reading Sam Houston elected first president of Texas 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1836)
(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You Should Be Dancing” by the Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was the band’s third of nine #1 hits on the chart (1971-1979).
(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” by Lou Rawls peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'Arsenal History Minutes | Geronimo’s Final Surrender | WQPT'
(Saturday, September 4, 1886; during the American Indian Wars) — After almost 30 years of fighting, a group of Apache Indians led by Geronimo (also known as Goyathlay, “One Who Yawns”) surrendered today to General Nelson Miles at Skeleton Canyon in Arizona. Continue reading Apache leader Geronimo surrenders to General Miles in Arizona 130 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1886)
