Video: ‘1/14/1978: Hubert Humphrey Dies’
(Friday, January 13, 1978, 9:25 p.m. CST) — Hubert Humphrey, the 38th Vice President of the United States from 1965 to 1969, during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson, and the 1968 Democratic presidential nominee, died tonight of bladder cancer at his home in Waverly, Minnesota. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey dies 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1978)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “Woman, Woman” by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Woman, Woman’ by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “Monterey” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Monterey’ by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “It’s Wonderful” by The Young Rascals peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It’s Wonderful’ by The Young Rascals peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “Love Me Two Times” by The Doors peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me Two Times’ by The Doors peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
Video: 'Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison (1968) (Full album)'
(Saturday, January 13, 1968, 9:40 a.m./12:40 p.m. PST) — Johnny Cash performed his historic At Folsom Prison concerts today at the Folsom State Prison in central California for release in May 1968. Continue reading Johnny Cash performs at Folsom prison 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “Foxy Lady” by the Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Foxy Lady’ by Jimi Hendrix Experience peaks at #67 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
(Monday, January 13, 1958) — “Stood Up” by Ricky Nelson peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Stood Up’ by Ricky Nelson peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1958)
(Monday, January 13, 1958) — “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ by Bobby Helms peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1958)
Video: 'The Beatles - The Inner Light (Takes 2, 3, 5 and 8 Partial Takes)'
(Saturday, January 13, 1968, 11:00 a.m.-8:00 or 10:00 p.m. IST) — George Harrison of The Beatles, who had arrived in India five days ago to continue recording the soundtrack for the film Wonderwall, today recorded the instrumental backing track to “The Inner Light” at EMI Studio in Bombay. Continue reading Harrison records ‘Inner Light’ backing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
