Video: 'Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Video)'
(Monday, January 8, 1968) — “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding was released today on Stax Records’ Volt label almost a month after the singer’s accidental death in a plane crash at age 26. Continue reading ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay’ by Otis Redding released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1968)
Video: 'Wilson's 14 Points & League of Nations Explained'
(Tuesday, January 8, 1918, noon EST) — U.S. President Woodrow Wilson outlined his Fourteen Points, a statement of principles for peace that was to be used for negotiations to end World War I, before a joint session of Congress today in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Wilson outlines Fourteen Points for lasting peace 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1918)
Video: 'George Harrison - Any Road' (Jan. 7, 1968, at 0:22-0:24)
(Sunday, January 7, 1968) — George Harrison of The Beatles flew today from London to India (via Paris, Frankfurt and Tehran) to continue recording sessions for his Wonderwall film socre in Bombay. Continue reading Harrison flies to India for ‘Wonderwall’ sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1968)
(Wednesday, January 7, 1948, 1:30 p.m. EST) — In his State of the Union message, U.S. President Harry S. Truman urged Congress today to grant every income taxpayer a $40-cost-of-living credit with an additional $40 credit for each of his dependents, and proposed the recapture of the consequent loss of $3,200,000,000 in Federal revenue by raising taxes on corporation profits (click here to listen to President Truman’s address).
(Saturday, January 7, 1978) — “Sentimental Lady” by Bob Welch peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sentimental Lady’ by Bob Welch peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1978)
(Saturday, January 7, 1978) — “The Way I Feel Tonight” by the Bay City Rollers peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Way I Feel Tonight’ by Bay City Rollers peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1978)
(Saturday, January 7, 1978) — “Gettin’ Ready for Love” by Diana Ross peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gettin’ Ready for Love’ by Diana Ross peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1978)
(Saturday, January 7, 1978) — “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” by KC and the Sunshine Band peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wrap Your Arms Around Me’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1978)
Video: 'The Circus' trailer
(Saturday, January 7, 1928, midnight EST) — The Circus, a silent comedy film about the ringmaster of an impoverished circus who hires Charlie Chaplin’s Little Tramp as a clown, but discovers that he can only be funny unintentionally, not on purpose, premiered this morning at Mark Strand Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Circus’ premieres in New York City 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1928)
Video: 'Magical Mystery Tour (Full Album Remastered 2009) - The Beatles'
(Saturday, January 6, 1968) — Magical Mystery Tour, an album by the English rock band The Beatles that included the soundtrack to the band’s Magical Mystery Tour television film, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for eight consecutive weeks (Jan. 6/13/20/27, Feb. 3/10/17/24, 1968). Continue reading ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1968)
