Video: 'Wings Greatest Hits' (12 videos)
(Monday, November 27, 1978) — Wings Greatest, the first official retrospective release from Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles career, was released today in the U.S. (Dec. 1, 1978, in the UK). Continue reading ‘Wings Greatest’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1978)
(Saturday, November 26, 1988) — “Desire” by U2 peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Desire’ by U2 peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1988)
Video: 'DUSTY SPRINGFIELD- "Son Of A Preacher Man" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, November 24, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Dusty Springfield performed “Son of a Preacher Man” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Dusty Springfield performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1968)
Video: 'Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With The Lions ' (videos 2-7 recorded Nov. 4-24, 1968)
(Sunday, November 24, 1968) — Avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, the girlfriend of John Lennon of The Beatles, was discharged today from Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital in London, three days after suffering a miscarriage. Continue reading Lennon girlfriend discharged after suffering miscarriage 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Nov 24 1968)
(Monday, November 24, 1958) — “I Got Stung” by Elvis Presley peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Got Stung’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1958)
(Monday, November 24, 1958) — “Come On, Let’s Go” by Ritchie Valens peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Come On, Let’s Go’ by Ritchie Valens peaks at #42 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1958)
Video: 'Bicycle Thieves' trailer
(Wednesday, November 24, 1948) — Bicycle Thieves, an Italian drama film about a working man whose livelihood is threatened when someone steals his bicycle, was released today in Italy. Continue reading ‘Bicycle Thieves’ released in Italy 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1948)
Video: 'Monkees Special ~ 33 & A Third Revolutions Per Monkee'
(Saturday, November 23, 1968) — Video-recording of 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee, a television special starring The Monkees, began today at MGM Studios, Culver City, California. Continue reading Video-recording of ’33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee’ begins 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1968)
Video: 'TV's first interracial kiss'
(Friday, November 22, 1968, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — The first scripted kiss between a Caucasian and an African-American on U.S. television was shown tonight on an episode of Star Trek, an American science fiction series. Continue reading ‘First’ interracial kiss on American TV airs on ‘Star Trek’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles- The White album 2018 Remix' (30 videos)
(Friday, November 22, 1968) — The Beatles, the ninth studio album by the English rock band The Beatles, was released today in the UK (Nov. 25, 1968, in the U.S.). Continue reading The Beatles release ‘The White Album’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1968)
