Monthly Archives: October 2017

‘Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancing)’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 22, 1977) — “Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancing)” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancing)’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1977) →

André-Jacques Garnerin makes first parachute jump 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1797)

1790s


Video: 'When was the first parachute jump? Andre Jacques Garnerin (Google Doodle)'

(Monday, October 22, 1797) — French balloonist Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute descent today, landing safely from a height of about 3,000 feet over Paris. Continue reading André-Jacques Garnerin makes first parachute jump 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1797) →

The Doors perform at Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


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) →

Thousands storm Pentagon to protest Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


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) →

‘Love Songs’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


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) →

‘To Sir With Love’ by Lulu peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(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) →

‘Wait / I’m Only Sleeping’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series finale 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


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) →