(Monday, July 31, 1967) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles flew to London Airport today from Athens, Greece, where they visited an island which they intended to purchase (click here to watch the video). Continue reading Lennon, McCartney return to England from Greece 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 31 1967)
Video: 'Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger & Keith Richard are set free by the Court of Appeal'
(Monday, July 31, 1967) — Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones had their jail sentences reduced on appeal today by a three-member appeals tribunal led by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Parker. Continue reading Court lifts jail sentences of two Rolling Stones 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 31 1967)
Video: ’01 – The Beatles – Ringo Starr (Radio London Close Down Message)’
(Monday, July 31, 1967) — Ahead of Radio London’s final broadcast under the Marine, &c., Broadcasting (Offences) Act 1967, Ringo Starr delivered The Beatles’ condolences today in the form of a brief statement for Managing Director Philp Birch at the pirate radio station’s London office for broadcast on Aug. 5, 1967. Continue reading Ringo Starr tapes farewell message to Radio London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 31 1967)
(Saturday, July 30, 1977) — “I Just Want to Be Your Everything” by Andy Gibb peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four non-consecutive weeks (July 30, Aug. 6/13, Sept. 17, 1977). Continue reading ‘I Just Want to Be Your Everything’ by Andy Gibb peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1977)
(Saturday, July 30, 1977) — “I’m in You” by Peter Frampton peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, July 30, 1977) — “My Heart Belongs to Me” by Barbra Streisand peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 30, 1977) — Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962, a double album featuring live performances by the English rock group the Beatles, recorded in late December 1962 at the Star-Club during their final Hamburg residency on a home tape machine using a single microphone, peaked at #111 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962’ album by The Beatles peaks at #111 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1977)
Video: 'The Television Talk Show: Jack Paar (The Tonight Show 1957-1962)'
(Monday, July 29, 1957, 11:15 p.m. EDT) — The new version of Tonight, starring Jack Paar, debuted tonight on NBC television with guests Helen O’Connell, Johnny Johnston, Stanley Holloway and Franklin Pangborn from Studio 6B at the RCA Building in New York. Continue reading Jack Paar debuts as host of NBC’s ‘Tonight’ show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1957)
(Saturday, July 29, 1967) — “Light My Fire” by The Doors at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (July 29, Aug. 5/12, 1967). Continue reading ‘Light My Fire’ by The Doors peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
(Saturday, July 29, 1967) — “I Was Made to Love Her” by Stevie Wonder at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Was Made to Love Her’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
