Monthly Archives: August 2018

Lennon and Ono on ‘Frost On Saturday’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1968)

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

(Saturday, August 24, 1968, 6:45-7:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — In their first joint appearance on television, John Lennon of The Beatles and his new girlfriend, Yoko Ono, were interviewed by David Frost tonight for his show Frost On Saturday, broadcast live from Studio One of Wembley Studios in London.

‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ premieres in Edinburgh 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1998)

1990s, movies 1990s


Video: 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' trailer

(Sunday, August 23, 1998) — Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, a British crime comedy film about four Jack-the-lads who find themselves heavily in debt to an East End hard man and his enforcers after a crooked card game, premiered today the Edinburgh International Film Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Continue reading ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ premieres in Edinburgh 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1998) →

The Beatles complete ‘Back in the U.S.S.R.’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1968)

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


Video: 'Back In The U.S.S.R. (Remastered 2009)'

(Friday, August 23, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The day after Ringo Starr temporarily quit The Beatles, the rest of the group completed Paul McCartney’s “Back in the U.S.S.R.” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Back in the U.S.S.R.’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1968) →

Ringo Starr quits The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1968)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Anthology ? 8' (Ringo Starr quits at 0:28)

(Thursday, August 22, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-4:45 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — Ringo Starr quit The Beatles tonight during rehearsals for Paul McCartney’s “Back in the U.S.S.R.” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading Ringo Starr quits The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1968) →

First Lincoln–Douglas debate held 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1858)

1850s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Inside The Lincoln Douglas Debates - Documentary'

(Saturday, August 21, 1858, 2:30 p.m. local time) — The first of seven Lincoln–Douglas debates between Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate for the United States Senate from Illinois, and incumbent Senator Stephen Douglas, the Democratic Party candidate, took place today in Ottawa (click here to watch a reenactment of today’s debate). Continue reading First Lincoln–Douglas debate held 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1858) →

The Beatles complete ‘Sexy Sadie’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1968)

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


Video: 'Sexy Sadie (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, August 21, 1968, 7:30 p.m.-7:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Sexy Sadie” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Sexy Sadie’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1968) →

Ted Kennedy ‘resumes public responsibilities’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1968)

1960s


Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 2' (Aug. 21, 1968, at 1:31:37)

(Wednesday, August 21, 1968) — Senator Edward M. Kennedy, announcing that he was picking up the fallen standard of his brothers, called today for the removal of “our men and our future” from the “bottomless pit” of Vietnam. Continue reading Ted Kennedy ‘resumes public responsibilities’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1968) →