Monthly Archives: December 2018

Andrew Jackson defeats John Q. Adams, elected POTUS 190 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1828)


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1828'

(Tuesday, December 2, 1828, during the United States presidential election, 1828) — Former Democratic U.S. Senator Andrew Jackson of Tennessee was elected President of the United States today, defeating National Republican incumbent U.S. President John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts. Continue reading Andrew Jackson defeats John Q. Adams, elected POTUS 190 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1828)

‘Head’ soundtrack LP by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1968)


Video: 'Head (Deluxe Edition)' (original LP first 14 videos)

(Sunday, December 1, 1968)Head, the soundtrack to the film Head, the only theatrical release by The Monkees, was released today. Continue reading ‘Head’ soundtrack LP by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1968)

‘To Know Him Is to Love Him’ by The Teddy Bears peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1958)

(Monday, December 1, 1958)“To Know Him Is to Love Him” by The Teddy Bears peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 1/8/15, 1958). Continue reading ‘To Know Him Is to Love Him’ by The Teddy Bears peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1958)