Video: '#27 William Howard Taft'
(Tuesday, September 15, 1857) — William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States (1909-1913) and the tenth Chief Justice of the United States (1921–1930), was born today in Cincinnati, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President William Howard Taft born in Cincinnati 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1857)
Video: 'United States v. Aaron Burr 1977 Judicial Conference of the United States'
(Tuesday, September 15, 1807) — Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge today two weeks after he was found not guilty of treason. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr acquitted of misdemeanor charge 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1807)
Video: 'Bette Midler Wins Outstanding Performance in a Variety Or Music Program | Emmy Archive 1997'
(Sunday, September 14, 1997, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Frasier dominated the 49th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning two awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the fourth of five consecutive awards in this category). Continue reading ‘Frasier’, ‘Law & Order’ big winners at Primetime Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1997)
Video: 'Glimpses of Isadora Duncan of Film'
(Wednesday, September 14, 1927, at about 10:00 p.m. CEST) — Modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan tonight met a tragic death in Nice, France, when her scarf became entangled in a wheel of the sports car she was riding in. Continue reading American dancer Isadora Duncan killed in freak accident 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1927)
Video: 'Doors - The End (Toronto 1967)'
(Thursday, September 14, 1967) — The Doors taped an appearance today at 509 Parliament St. in Toronto for the Oct. 16, 1967, edition of CBC’s The Rock Scene: Like It Is, featuring an edited performance of “The End.” Continue reading The Doors perform for ‘The Rock Scene: Like It Is’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1967)
Video: 'THE BEATLES - Magical Mystery Tour [1967]' (Sept. 14, 1967, at 35:04-36:01; 41:03-41:32)
(Thursday, September 14, 1967) — The Beatles filmed two scenes today in a secluded field near Newquay in the south west of England for their Magical Mystery Tour film, only one of which (the passengers crowding into a small tent) was used in the final cut. Continue reading The Beatles film in a field near Newquay 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1967)
Video: ''Soap' - Episode 1 (1977)'
(Tuesday, September 13, 1977, 9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Soap, a night-time parody of daytime soap operas starring Katherine Helmond, Cathryn Damon, Richard Mulligan, Robert Mandan and Robert Guillaume, premiered tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘Soap’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1977)
(Saturday, September 13, 1997) — “Honey” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 13/20/27, 1997). Continue reading ‘Honey’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1997)
Video: '1960s The Beatles Rare Home Movie Footage, Magical Mystery Tour' (Sept. 13, 1967, at 4:40-7:00)
(Wednesday, September 13, 1967) — The Beatles spent the third day of filming for their Magical Mystery Tour film in the area of Newquay and Porth, with lunch at Newquay’s Atlantic Hotel, today in the south west of England. Continue reading The Beatles film in Newquay area of England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1967)
(Saturday, September 12, 1987) — “Solitude Standing” by Suzanne Vega peaked at #94 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Solitude Standing’ by Suzanne Vega peaks at #94 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1987)
