Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (July 9, 1968, at 1:41-2:07)
(Tuesday, July 9, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles worked on a third version of Paul McCartney’s “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,” recording two takes tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles attempt third version of ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
(Saturday, July 8, 1978) — “Take a Chance on Me” by ABBA peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take a Chance on Me’ by ABBA peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
(Saturday, July 8, 1978) — “Use ta Be My Girl” by The O’Jays peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Use ta Be My Girl’ by The O’Jays peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
(Saturday, July 8, 1978) — “Bluer Than Blue” by Michael Johnson peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Bluer Than Blue’ by Michael Johnson peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
(Saturday, July 8, 1978) — “Only the Good Die Young” by Billy Joel peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Only the Good Die Young’ by Billy Joel peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
Video: 'Paul McCartney,George Harrison and Ringo Starr promote The Beatles Yellow Submarine July 8th 1968'
(Monday, July 8, 1968, afternoon BST) — Nine days prior to its world première, The Beatles (minus John Lennon) attended a press screening of the band’s Yellow Submarine film today at the 102-seat Bowater House Cinema in Knightsbridge, London. Continue reading The Beatles attend press screening of ‘Yellow Submarine’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1968)
Video: 'Nelson Rockefeller swearing in ceremony as the 41st Vice President'
(Wednesday, July 8, 1908) — Nelson Rockefeller, the 41st Vice President of the United States who served under President Gerald Ford (1974-1977), was born today in Bar Harbor, Maine. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller born 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1908)
Video: 'Ringo Rocks!'
(Monday, July 7, 2008, scheduled to air at 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, celebrating his 68th birthday in Chicago during a break from a tour with his All-Starr Band, appeared tonight on CNN’s Larry King Live. Continue reading Larry King interviews Ringo Starr 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 2008)
Video: 'A Fish Called Wanda' trailer
(Thursday, July 7, 1988) — A Fish Called Wanda, a British-American heist comedy film about four crooks who pull off a daring heist, then plot to double-cross each other, premiered today at Lincoln Center in New York City. Continue reading ‘A Fish Called Wanda’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1988)
(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)
