Video: 'The Palestinian uprising in December 1987'
(Wednesday, December 9, 1987) — The First Palestinian Intifada, or uprising, began today when riots broke out in Gaza and spread to the West Bank after an Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) truck collided with a civilian car in the Jabalia refugee camp, killing four Palestinians. Continue reading First Palestinian Intifada begins in Gaza 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1987)
Video: 'Otis Redding - 'Try A Little Tenderness' & 'Respect' - His VERY LAST Performance on the TV Show 'Upbeat' on December 9, 1967.'
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — One day before his accidental death in a plane crash, soul singer Otis Redding appeared on today‘s episode of Upbeat on WEWS-TV in Cleveland, performing “Try A Little Tenderness” and “Respect.” Continue reading Otis Redding performs day before accidental death 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “I Say a Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Say a Little Prayer’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “In and Out of Love” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘In and Out of Love’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts” by Bee Gees peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts’ by Bee Gees peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “I Am the Walrus” by The Beatles, the B-side to the band’s number 1 hit single “Hello, Goodbye,” debuted at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I Am the Walrus’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
Video: 'RMS Queen Mary Arrives in Long Beach 1967'
(Saturday, December 9, 1967, 8:47 a.m. PST) — The RMS Queen Mary arrived at Long Beach, California, this morning after a final voyage that had started from Southampton in England on Oct. 31, 1967, and which had taken it around Cape Horn. Continue reading RMS Queen Mary completes last voyage 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “Love Me Two Times” by The Doors debuted today at #75, the band’s third appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Love Me Two Times’ by The Doors debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
Video: 'Ringo plays a horny Mexican in 'Candy'' (Dec. 9, 1967, at 0:23-0:50)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was filmed today at Incom Film Studios in Rome, playing the role of Emmanuel, a Mexican gardner, for Candy. Continue reading Ringo Starr continues filming role for ‘Candy’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
Video: '"KENNEDYS DON'T CRY" (1975)' (Kennedy selected as Ambassador to Great Britain at 9:06)
(Wednesday, December 8, 1937, evening EST) — At a time of rising tensions in Europe, President Franklin D. Roosevelt has decided to appoint Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Chairman of the Maritime Commission, as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, taking up his post there the following March, The New York Times reported tonight. Continue reading FDR selects Joseph P. Kennedy as envoy to Britain 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1937)
