Video: 'George Harrison - (1987) When We Was Fab (With George's Introduction)'
(Monday, January 25, 1988) — “When We Was Fab”/”Zig Zag,” the second single from the album Cloud Nine by former Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the UK (Jan. 26, 1988 in the U.S.) Continue reading ‘When We Was Fab’/’Zig Zag’ single by George Harrison released 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1988)
Video: 'Beatles - All Together Now - (Yellow Submarine - 1968) - HD'
(Thursday, January 25, 1968, afternoon GMT) — The Beatles were filmed today at Twickenham Film Studios for a brief live-action ending to their forthcoming animated feature film Yellow Submarine, based on the group’s 1966 hit single. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Yellow Submarine’ appearance 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1968)
Video: 'Mendelssohn's Wedding March'
(Monday, January 25, 1858) — The Wedding March, composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1842, was played today at the marriage of Queen Victoria’s daughter, Victoria, and Prince Friedrich of Prussia, at St James’s Palace in London, and becomes a popular wedding processional. Continue reading ‘Wedding March’ becomes popular wedding processional 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1858)
Video: 'The Start of the California Gold Rush (1849)'
(Monday, January 24, 1848) — James W. Marshall, a foreman working for Sacramento pioneer John Sutter, found shiny metal today in the tailrace of a lumber mill Marshall was building for Sutter on the American River, near Coloma in northern California — a discovery that led to the California Gold Rush. Continue reading James W. Marshall discovers gold in California 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 24 1848)
Video: 'Film trailer for the Terry Kath Experience'
(Monday, January 23, 1978, at approximately 5:00 p.m. PST) — Terry Kath, lead singer and guitarist for the rock group Chicago, accidentally shot himself to death tonight following a party in Woodland Hills, California. Continue reading Chicago’s lead guitarist Terry Kath fatally shoots himself 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1978)
(Saturday, January 23, 1988) — “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1988)
(Saturday, January 23, 1988) — A live version of “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Candle in the Wind’ by Elton John peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1988)
(Saturday, January 23, 1988) — “Tell It to My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tell It to My Heart’ by Taylor Dayne peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1988)
(Saturday, January 23, 1988) — “There’s the Girl” by Heart peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘There’s the Girl’ by Heart peaks at #12 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1988)
Video: 'Maybe Baby'
(Thursday, January 23, 1958) — “Maybe Baby”/”Tell Me How” by (Buddy Holly and) The Crickets was released today by Brunswick Records, the third single from the band’s album The “Chirping” Crickets. Continue reading ‘Maybe Baby’/’Tell Me How’ by The Crickets released 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1958)
