Video: 'Battle of Hill 937 aka Hamburger Hill'
(Saturday, May 10, 1969; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The Battle of Hamburger Hill, a battle of the Vietnam War that was fought by U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) forces against People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) forces during Operation Apache Snow, began today. Continue reading Battle of Hamburger Hill begins in South Vietnam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1969)
Video: 'Under The Mersey Wall'
(Friday, May 9, 1969) — George Harrison of The Beatles released Electronic Sound, his second studio album, today in the UK (released May 26, 1969, in the U.S.). Continue reading Harrison releases experimental ‘Electronic Sound’ LP 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (May 9 1969)
Video: 'Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With The Lions' (7 videos; first 5 constitute original LP)
(Friday, May 9, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, released Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions, the couple’s second of three experimental albums, today in the UK (released May 26, 1969, in the U.S.). Continue reading Lennon, Ono release second experimental LP 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (May 9 1969)
(Saturday, May 8, 1999) — “Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for five consecutive weeks (May 8/15/22/29, June 5, 1999). Continue reading ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ by Ricky Martin peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1999)
Video: 'The Beatles Tapes John Lennon Interview June 1969 Pt 1 David Wigg RARE' (May 8, 1969 at 0:07-3:27/4:26-12:47)
(Thursday, May 8, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today by David Wigg at The Beatles’ Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row for the May 11 and May 18, 1969, editions of the BBC Radio 1 program Scene And Heard. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed for ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1969)
(Saturday, May 6, 1939) — “Our Love” by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra (Jack Leonard, vocal) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for two consecutive weeks (May 6/13, 1939). Continue reading ‘Our Love’ by Tommy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 6 1939)
Video: 'John Lennon: Kaleidoscope Eyes - Part Five' (May 5, 1969 at 5:14-9:59)
(Monday, May 5, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today by Leroy Aarons of The Washington Post at The Beatles’ Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row, expounding at great length about their bed-in, peace campaign and various joint artistic projects. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed by The Washington Post 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1969)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Reunited” by Peaches & Herb peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (May 5/12/19/26, 1979). Continue reading ‘Reunited’ by Peaches & Herb peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Music Box Dancer” by Frank Mills peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Music Box Dancer’ by Frank Mills peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “I Want Your Love” by Chic peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want Your Love’ by Chic peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
