Monthly Archives: September 2018

‘It’s All in the Game’ by Tommy Edwards peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1958)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s, U.S. Presidents

(Monday, September 29, 1958) — “It’s All in the Game” by Tommy Edwards peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Sep. 29, Oct. 6/13/20/27, Nov. 3, 1958). Continue reading ‘It’s All in the Game’ by Tommy Edwards peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1958) →

The Monkees wrap up Australian leg of Far East tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Monkees Australia 1968 Live footage (silent 8mm with audio dubbed over)'

(Sunday, September 29, 1968, evening Australian Eastern Standard Time) — The Monkees wrapped up the Australian leg of their Far East tour tonight with two shows at Sydney Stadium. Continue reading The Monkees wrap up Australian leg of Far East tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1968) →

‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1968)

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

(Saturday, September 28, 1968) — “Hey Jude” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Sep. 28, Oct. 5/12/19/26, Nov. 2/9/16/23, 1968). Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1968) →

‘The Fool on the Hill’ by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1968)

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

(Saturday, September 28, 1968) — “The Fool on the Hill” by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Fool on the Hill’ by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1968) →

‘I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You’ by Bee Gees peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 28, 1968) — “I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You” by the Bee Gees peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You’ by Bee Gees peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1968) →

Obama, McCain clash on economy, Iraq in first debate 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 2008)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'C-SPAN: First 2008 Presidential Debate (Full Video)'

(Friday, September 26, 2008, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the United States presidential election, 2008 campaign) — From the economy to foreign affairs to the way they carried themselves on stage, Republican presidential nominee John McCain and Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama offered a dramatic contrast to the nation in their first presidential debate tonight, mixing disdain and often caustic remarks as they set out sharply different views of how they would manage the country and confront America’s adversaries abroad. Continue reading Obama, McCain clash on economy, Iraq in first debate 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 2008) →