Monthly Archives: March 2018

‘Romeo and Juliet’ premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1968)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Romeo and Juliet' trailer

(Monday, March 4, 1968, evening BST) — Romeo and Juliet, a British-Italian romantic drama film about teenage lovers caught in their families bitter hatred for one another (based on the play by William Shakespeare), premiered tonight during the Royal Film Performance gala at Odeon Theatre in London with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Phillip and Prince Charles in attendance. Continue reading ‘Romeo and Juliet’ premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1968) →

‘(Love Is) Thicker Than Water’ by Andy Gibb peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 4, 1978) — “(Love Is) Thicker Than Water” by Andy Gibb peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 4/11, 1978). Continue reading ‘(Love Is) Thicker Than Water’ by Andy Gibb peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1978) →

‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ satirical concept album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Mothers Of Invention (We're Only In It For The Money) 1968 (FULL ALBUM) + LYRICS ENG/ESP'
Video: 'The President: March 1968. MP894.' (Mar. 1, 1968, at 1:25)

(Monday, March 4, 1968) — We’re Only in It for the Money by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, a concept album that satirizes left and right-wing politics, particularly the hippie subculture, as well as the Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, was released today by Verve Records. Continue reading ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ satirical concept album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1968) →

Russia signs separate peace treaty with Central Powers 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1918)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'The Great War episode 5 Mutiny'(Treaty of Brest-Litovsk at 52:57)

(Sunday, March 3, 1918, 4:00-5:30 p.m. local time) — The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, a peace treaty between the new Bolshevik government of Soviet Russia and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire), was signed today at the Brest-Litovsk fortress in what is now Brest, Belarus, ending Russia’s participation in World War I and defaulting on all of Imperial Russia’s commitments to the Triple Entente alliance. Continue reading Russia signs separate peace treaty with Central Powers 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1918) →

‘Backseat Becky, Up Front’ episode of ‘Cheers’ filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1988)

1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'Cheers Ep 625 Back Seat Becky, Up Front'

(Wednesday, March 2, 1988, evening PST) — A desperate Rebecca goes to extraordinary lengths for a moment alone with Evan Drake as he prepares to move to Japan on “Backseat Becky, Up Front,” the season six finale of the American television situation comedy series Cheers, filmed tonight “before a live studio audience” on Paramount Stage 25 in Hollywood for airing on NBC May 5, 1988. Continue reading ‘Backseat Becky, Up Front’ episode of ‘Cheers’ filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1988) →

U2’s ‘The Joshua Tree’ wins Grammy’s ‘Album of the Year’ award 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1988)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'U2 accepting the GRAMMY for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group at the 30th GRAMMYs | GRAMMYs'

(Wednesday, March 2 1988, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — The Joshua Tree by U2 won four awards tonight at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading U2’s ‘The Joshua Tree’ wins Grammy’s ‘Album of the Year’ award 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1988) →

‘Sextette’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1978)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Sextette' trailer

(Wednesday, March 2, 1978) — Sextette, an American comedy/musical motion picture about a glamorous silver screen sex symbol who is asked to intervene in a political dispute between nations, premiered tonight at Dome Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Sextette’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1978) →