Monthly Archives: April 2018

‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ album by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1968)


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(Monday, April 22, 1968)The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees, the fifth studio album issued by The Monkees, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ album by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1968)

Tom Jones performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago tonight (Apr 21 1968)


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(Sunday, April 21, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Tom Jones performed “It’s Not Unusual,” “Danny Boy” and “Delilah” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Tom Jones performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago tonight (Apr 21 1968)

‘Twilight Time’ by The Platters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1958)

(Monday, April 21, 1958)“Twilight Time” by The Platters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Twilight Time’ by The Platters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1958)

‘The Book of Love’ by The Monotones peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1958)

(Monday, April 21, 1958)“The Book of Love” by The Monotones peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Book of Love’ by The Monotones peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1958)

‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ debuts in Copenhagen 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1928)


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(Saturday, April 21, 1928)The Passion of Joan of Arc, a silent French film based on the actual record of the trial of Joan of Arc, debuted today at the Palads Teatret cinema in Copenhagen, Denmark. Continue reading ‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ debuts in Copenhagen 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1928)

Germany’s ‘Red Baron’ flying ace shot down and killed 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1918)


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(Sunday, April 21, 1918, just after 11:00 a.m. local time)Manfred von Richthofen, the German fighter pilot known as the “Red Baron” who was credited with 80 air combat victories during World War I, was himself shot down and killed today while in action over Morlancourt Ridge near the Somme River. He was 25. Continue reading Germany’s ‘Red Baron’ flying ace shot down and killed 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 21 1918)

Sarah McLachlan begins filming ‘Mirrorball’ concert video 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1998)


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(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)

The Doors filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)


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(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)

The Rolling Stones complete ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)


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(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)

‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles peaks at #4 in USA 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)