Monthly Archives: November 2016

‘Cabaret’ musical opens on Broadway 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1966)


Video: '"Wilkommen" - Cabaret (Original Broadway Production, 1966)'

(Sunday, November 20, 1966, 7:00 p.m. EST) — The Broadway musical play Cabaret, set in pre-Nazi Germany, opened today at the Broadhurst Theatre with Jill Haworth as Sally Bowles and Joel Grey as the Master of Ceremonies. Continue reading ‘Cabaret’ musical opens on Broadway 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1966)

‘This Song’ by George Harrison debuts at #82 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1976)

(Saturday, November 20, 1976)“This Song” by former Beatle George Harrison debuted at #82 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

It was Harrison’s 8th appearance on the chart since The Beatles broke up in 1970.

‘Thirty Three & 1/3’ album by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1976)


Video: 'George Harrison - "Thirty Three & 1/?" (Remastered) [Full Album]'

(Friday, November 19, 1976) — The album Thirty Three & 1/3, the seventh studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the U.S. and UK. Continue reading ‘Thirty Three & 1/3’ album by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1976)

McCartney returns to London from African safari with ‘Sgt. Pepper’ concept 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1966)


Video: 'PAUL McCARTNEY EN KENYA (NOVIEMBRE DE 1966)'

(Saturday, November 19, 1966) — Paul McCartney (and Beatles tour manager Mal Evans) returned to London today from their African safari having come up with an idea for a song that eventually formed the impetus of the Sgt. Pepper concept.

‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1966)

(Saturday, November 19, 1966)“You Keep Me Hangin’ On” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 19/26, 1966). Continue reading ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1966)