Monthly Archives: August 2018

The Beatles complete ‘Not Guilty’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1968)

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


Video: 'Not Guilty (Anthology 3 Version)'

(Monday, August 12, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-4:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Not Guilty” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording Harrison’s final lead vocals. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Not Guilty’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1968) →

‘London Town’/’I’m Carrying’ by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1978)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - London Town [High Quality]'

(Friday, August 11, 1978) — The single “London Town”/“I’m Carrying” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the UK (Aug. 21, 1978, in the U.S.), the third of three singles from the group’s album London Town. Continue reading ‘London Town’/’I’m Carrying’ by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1978) →

Battle of Lake Khasan on Japanese-Soviet border ends 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1938)

1930s


Video: 'The World At War Episode 6 HD - Banzai!: Japan (1931–1942)' (Battle of Lake Khasan at 12:42)

(Thursday, August 11, 1938, noon local time; part of the Soviet–Japanese border conflicts) — The Battle of Lake Khasan, an attempted military incursion by Manchukuo (Japanese) into the territory claimed by the Soviet Union, ended in today with a ceasefire. Continue reading Battle of Lake Khasan on Japanese-Soviet border ends 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1938) →

‘Dreams of the Everyday Housewife’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 10, 1968) — “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife” by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dreams of the Everyday Housewife’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968) →

‘Waiting for the Sun’ album by The Doors debuts at #110 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - Waiting for the Sun (Full Album)' (11 videos)

(Saturday, August 10, 1968) — Waiting for the Sun, the third studio album by the American rock band The Doors, debuted at #110 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Waiting for the Sun’ album by The Doors debuts at #110 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968) →