Video: 'A Dose Of Rock 'N' Roll'
(Monday, September 20, 1976) — “A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll”/“Cryin'” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 15, 1976 in the UK), the first single from his fifth studio album Ringo’s Rotogravure (released Sept. 27, 1976, in the U.S.). Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll’/’Cryin’’ single in U.S. 40 years ago today (Sep 20 1976)
Video: 'Cannes Film Festival (1946)'
(Friday, September 20, 1946) — The first Cannes Film Festival, lasting 16 days, opened today in France, having been delayed seven years due to World War II. Continue reading First Cannes Film Festival begins 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1946)
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.
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.
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.”
(Saturday, September 18, 1976) — “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 18/25, Oct. 2, 1976). Continue reading ‘Play That Funky Music’ by Wild Cherry peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1976)
(Saturday, September 18, 1976) — “Say You Love Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, September 18, 1976) — “With Your Love” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, September 18, 1976) — “Shower the People” by James Taylor peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings arrival in Austria - September 18, 1976'
(Saturday, September 18, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings arrived in Vienna, Austria, today, one day ahead of the four-city third European leg of their Wings Over the World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings arrive in Vienna 40 years ago today (Sep 18 1976)
