Monthly Archives: October 2018

Jackie Kennedy weds Aristotle Onassis on Greek island 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Jackie Kennedy Aristotle Onassis 1968'

(Sunday, October 20, 1968) — Less than five years after the assassination of her husband, U.S. President John F. Kennedy, and four months after the assassination of her brother-in-law U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, 39, married Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis, 62, today in a candle-lit wedding ceremony in a Greek Orthodox chapel among the cypress trees on the Greek island of Skorpios. Continue reading Jackie Kennedy weds Aristotle Onassis on Greek island 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1968) →

‘Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud (Part 1)’ by James Brown peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 19, 1968) — “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud (Part 1)” by James Brown peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud (Part 1)’ by James Brown peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968) →

‘All Along the Watchtower’ by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 19, 1968) — “All Along the Watchtower” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘All Along the Watchtower’ by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968) →

‘Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)’ by The Monkees peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, October 19, 1968) — “Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)” by The Monkees peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks. Continue reading ‘Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)’ by The Monkees peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968) →

‘As We Go Along’ by The Monkees peaks at #106 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, October 19, 1968) — “As We Go Along” by The Monkees, the B-side to “Porpoise Song (Theme from Head),” peaked at #106 on today’s Billboard Bubbling Under The Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘As We Go Along’ by The Monkees peaks at #106 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968) →

Screaming fans mob Lennon, Ono as they leave court 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968)

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


Video: 'John Lennon & Yoko Ono Marylebone News Footage // 19 October 1968'

(Saturday, October 19, 1968) — A crowd of screaming fans mobbed Beatle John Lennon and his girlfriend Yoko Ono today when they left a London court hearing on charges of possessing marijuana and obstructing police. Continue reading Screaming fans mob Lennon, Ono as they leave court 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1968) →

‘Live Your Life’ by T.I. featuring Rihanna peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 2008)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, October 18, 2008) — “Live Your Life” by T.I. featuring Rihanna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for six non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 18, Nov. 15/22/29, Dec. 6/20, 2008) Continue reading ‘Live Your Life’ by T.I. featuring Rihanna peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 2008) →

Yankees beat Dodgers to win World Series 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1978)

1970s, World Series


Video: '1978 World Series, Game 6: Yankees @ Dodgers'

(Tuesday, October 17, 1978, at approximately 5:30 p.m.- 8:04 p.m. PDT) — The New York Yankees won the 1978 World Series tonight, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, in the sixth and deciding game. Continue reading Yankees beat Dodgers to win World Series 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1978) →