Video: 'Good Will Hunting' trailer
(Tuesday, December 2, 1997) — Good Will Hunting, an American drama film about a child abuse survivor who reveals a surprising genius for mathematics, premiered today at the Mann Bruin Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Good Will Hunting’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1997)
Video: '50th anniversary of first human heart transplant'
(Sunday, December 3, 1967, 2:20-6:45 a.m. SAST) — Surgeons in Cape Town, South Africa, led by Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first human heart transplant this morning at Groote Schuur Hospital. Continue reading Dr. Christiaan Barnard performs world’s first heart transplant 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1967)
Video: 'In Another Land (Original Single Mono Version)
(Saturday, December 2, 1967) — The Rolling Stones today released the single “In Another Land”/“The Lantern” from the band’s forthcoming album Their Satanic Majesties Request. Continue reading ‘In Another Land’/’The Lantern’ single by The Rolling Stones released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
Video: 'Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. [Deluxe Edition]' (first 13 videos comprise the original album)
(Saturday, December 2, 1967) — Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., the fourth studio album by The Monkees, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for five consecutive weeks (Dec 2/9/16/23/30, 1967). Continue reading ‘Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.’ album by The Monkees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
(Saturday, December 2, 1967) — “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Dec. 2/9/16/23, 1967). Continue reading ‘Daydream Believer’ by The Monkees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
(Saturday, December 2, 1967) — “The Rain, the Park & Other Things” by The Cowsills peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Rain, the Park & Other Things’ by The Cowsills peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
(Saturday, December 2, 1967) — “Lazy Day” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Lazy Day’ by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
(Saturday, December 2, 1967) — “Yesterday” by Ray Charles (written by John Lennon-Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Yesterday’ by Ray Charles peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
(Saturday, December 2, 1967) — “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles debuted at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Hello, Goodbye’ by The Beatles debuts at #45 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
