Monthly Archives: July 2018

Bentsen accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1988)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Lloyd Bentsen Nomination Acceptance Speech (1988)'

(Thursday, July 21, 1988, scheduled for 9:26 p.m. EDT; during the 1988 Democratic National Convention) — Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination tonight at The Omni in Atlanta, saying the Reagan administration had achieved an illusory prosperity by writing “hot checks for $200 billion a year.” Continue reading Bentsen accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1988) →

‘Tonight’/’Heart On My Sleeve’ single by Ringo Starr released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1978)

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


Video: 'RINGO STARR - TONIGHT'

(Friday, July 21, 1978) — The single “Tonight”/”Heart On My Sleeve” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK, the first and lone British single from his (seventh solo) album Bad Boy. Continue reading ‘Tonight’/’Heart On My Sleeve’ single by Ringo Starr released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1978) →

‘Hard Headed Woman’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1958)

1950s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, July 21, 1958) — “Hard Headed Woman” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (July 21/28, 1958). Continue reading ‘Hard Headed Woman’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1958) →

The Doors perform in Honolulu 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors Feast Of Friends Encore PARTE 3 subtitulado en español' (July 20, 1968, at 3:34)

(Saturday, July 20, 1968, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. HST) — The Doors performed tonight at Honolulu International Center Arena in Hawaii, with approximately 10,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Honolulu 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968) →

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Troutdale, OR 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'Edgefield McMenamins Concert July 20th '08'

(Sunday, July 20, 2008, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at McMenamins Historic Edgefield Manor in Troutdale, Oregon. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Troutdale, OR 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 2008) →

First International Special Olympics held in Chicago 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968)

1960s


Video: 'History of the First Special Olympics'

(Saturday, July 20, 1968) — The first International Special Olympics Summer Games, an international sporting competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities, were held today at Soldier Field in Chicago. Continue reading First International Special Olympics held in Chicago 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968) →

‘Grazing in the Grass’ by Hugh Masekela peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 20, 1968) — “Grazing in the Grass” by Hugh Masekela peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 20/27, 1968). Continue reading ‘Grazing in the Grass’ by Hugh Masekela peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968) →

‘Lady Willpower’ by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 20, 1968) — “Lady Willpower” by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lady Willpower’ by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968) →

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Woodinville, WA 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'Yellow Submarine'

(Saturday, July 19, 2008, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Woodinville, WA 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 2008) →