Video: 'Sarah McLachlan - Live - Mirrorball' (23 videos)
(Monday, April 20, 1998) — The filming of two concerts performed on consecutive nights began tonight at Theater of the Clouds in the Rose Garden arena in Portland, Oregon, for Sarah McLachlan’s concert video Mirrorball, released Oct. 12, 1999. Continue reading Sarah McLachlan begins filming ‘Mirrorball’ concert video 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1998)
Video: 'Toronto,1968 CBC TV'
(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — The Doors were filmed filmed and photographed by various media outlets and fans today at CBC Studios following their arrival at the Toronto International Airport for broadcast on the May 28, 1968, edition of The Day It Is. Continue reading The Doors filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)
Video: 'Jumpin' Jack Flash'
(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — English rock band The Rolling Stones completed recording “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London for release as a single in May 1968. Continue reading The Rolling Stones complete ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)
(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)
(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Dance to the Music” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dance to the Music’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)
(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)
Video: 'What Is The Teller Amendment'
(Wednesday, April 20, 1898, 11:24 a.m. local time) — The United States moved closer to war with Spain today as President William McKinley signed a joint Congressional resolution demanding Spanish withdrawal and authorizing the President to use military force to help Cuba gain independence. Continue reading President McKinley signs ultimatum to Spain 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1898)
(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Jennifer Juniper” by Donovan peaks at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jennifer Juniper’ by Donovan peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)
(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — “Red Red Wine” by Neil Diamond peaks at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Red Red Wine’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)
Video: 'Olympia Part 1 Fest der Völker 1938 with English Subs'
(Wednesday, April 20, 1938) — Olympia, a German documentary film about the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, featuring many advanced motion picture techniques which later became industry standards, was released today in Nazi Germany on Adolf Hitler’s 49th birthday. Continue reading Groundbreaking documentary ‘Olympia’ released 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1938)
