Monthly Archives: March 2018

‘(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 30, 1968) — “(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone” by Aretha Franklin at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks. Continue reading ‘(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968) →

‘The Unknown Soldier’ by The Doors debuts at #79 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors

(Saturday, March 30, 1968) — “The Unknown Soldier” by The Doors debuted today at #79, the band’s fourth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘The Unknown Soldier’ by The Doors debuts at #79 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968) →

‘Up from the Skies’ by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaks at #82 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 30, 1968) — “Up from the Skies” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at #82 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Up from the Skies’ by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaks at #82 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968) →

‘The Inner Light’ by The Beatles peaks at #96 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968)

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

(Saturday, March 30, 1968) — “The Inner Light” by The Beatles, released as the B-side to “Lady Madonna,” both debuted and peaked at #96 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Inner Light’ by The Beatles peaks at #96 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968) →

‘My Father’s Office’ episode airs on ‘The Wonder Years’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1988)

1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'The Wonder Years S01 E03 - My Fathers Office'

(Tuesday, March 29, 1988, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EST) — Kevin learns more about his dad by spending a day at his office on tonight’s episode of the American coming-of-age comedy-drama television series The Wonder Years. Continue reading ‘My Father’s Office’ episode airs on ‘The Wonder Years’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1988) →

‘Beetlejuice’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1988)

1980s, Movies 1980s


Video: 'Beetlejuice' trailer

(Tuesday, March 29, 1988) — Beetlejuice, an American comedy-fantasy film about a recently-deceased ghost couple who hire a sleazy ghost to get rid of the obnoxious family that has invaded their now-vacant home, premiered today in New York City the day before it opened at the Criterion Center theater. Continue reading ‘Beetlejuice’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1988) →

Eddie Cochran records ‘Summertime Blues’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1958)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s


Video: 'Summertime Blues'

(Friday, March 28, 1958) — “Summertime Blues,” a song written by American rockabilly artist Eddie Cochran and his manager Jerry Capehart, was recorded by Cochran today at Gold Star Recording Studios in Hollywood, California, for release on July 21, 1958. Continue reading Eddie Cochran records ‘Summertime Blues’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1958) →

Boy, 16, killed as Memphis march turns violent 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1968)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'Eyes On The Prize - (Part 10) The Promised Land 1967–1968' (Mar. 28, 1968, at 29:16)

(Thursday, March 28, 1968, march began shortly after 11 a.m. CST; during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–1968)) — Larry Payne, a 16-year-old African-American youth, was shot to death by police today in violence surrounding a massive protest march that was led through downtown Memphis by the Rev. Dr. Martin. Luther King Jr. Continue reading Boy, 16, killed as Memphis march turns violent 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1968) →