Video: 'The Doors - Light My Fire. [Live "Colorado College Homecoming Dance" Colorado, Octubre 21 de 1967.]'
(Saturday, October 21, 1967) — The Doors performed tonight at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Continue reading The Doors perform at Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)
Video: 'Anti-War Demonstrators Storm Pentagon (1967)'
(Saturday, October 21, 1967, 5:40 p.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — 35,000 demonstrators stormed the Pentagon tonight after a calm afternoon rally (attended by 50,000) at West Potomac Park near the Lincoln Memorial and “March on the Pentagon” in nearby Arlington, Virginia. Continue reading Thousands storm Pentagon to protest Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - Love Songs [1977]'
(Friday, October 21, 1977) — “Love Songs,” a compilation album that comprises love songs recorded by the Beatles between 1962 and 1970, was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 19, 1977, in the UK). Continue reading ‘Love Songs’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1977)
(Saturday, October 21, 1967) — “To Sir With Love” by Lulu peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Oct. 21/28, Nov. 4/11/18, 1967). Continue reading ‘To Sir With Love’ by Lulu peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)
(Saturday, October 21, 1967) — “How Can I Be Sure” by The Young Rascals peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘How Can I Be Sure’ by The Young Rascals peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)
(Saturday, October 21, 1967) — “Get on Up” by The Esquires peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Get on Up’ by The Esquires peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons Episode 39'
(Saturday, October 21, 1967, 12:00 noon-12:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles try to get the Prince of Krapotkin back to the castle before his Princess can marry someone else; later, John falls asleep while reading a story about the King Arthur legend to some children on this morning’s final episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC. Continue reading ‘Wait / I’m Only Sleeping’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series finale 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)
Video: 'ELVIS PRESLEY - JAILHOUSE ROCK - REMASTERED [take 6] IN STEREO'
(Monday, October 21, 1957) — “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for seven non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 21/28, Nov. 4/11/18/25, Dec. 16, 1957. Continue reading ‘Jailhouse Rock’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1957)
(Monday, October 21, 1957) — “Chances Are” by Johnny Mathis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Chances Are’ by Johnny Mathis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1957)
