Monthly Archives: July 2019

‘Genie in a Bottle’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1999)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, July 31, 1999) — “Genie in a Bottle” by Christina Aguilera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for five consecutive weeks (July 31, Aug. 7/14/21/28, 1999). Continue reading ‘Genie in a Bottle’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1999) →

‘Some Enchanted Evening’ by Perry Como peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1949)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, July 30, 1949) — “Some Enchanted Evening” by Perry Como with Orchestra conducted by Mitchell Ayres peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for five consecutive weeks (July 30, Aug. 6/13/20/27, 1949). Continue reading ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ by Perry Como peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1949) →

First representative assembly in America convenes in Jamestown, Virginia 400 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1619)

1720s and before


Video: 'Guardians of Jamestown, 1619: The First General Assembly Meeting in Virginia'

(Friday, July 30, 1619) — The first elected legislative assembly in America — the House of Burgesses — convened today in Jamestown in the Virginia Colony in the choir loft of the town’s church. Continue reading First representative assembly in America convenes in Jamestown, Virginia 400 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1619) →

The Beatles complete ‘Come Together’ and ‘Polythene Pam’/’She Came In Through the Bathroom Window’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Come Together'

(Tuesday, July 29, 1969, 2:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles today completed John Lennon’s “Come Together” (adding a lead guitar overdub) and “Polythene Pam” and Paul McCartney’s “She Came In Through the Bathroom Window” (adding backing vocals, tambourine, maracas, cowbell, lead guitar and a whip crack percussion effect) at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Come Together’ and ‘Polythene Pam’/’She Came In Through the Bathroom Window’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969) →

Nixon arrives in Saigon to visit Thieu, U.S. troops 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'President Nixon in Vietnam 1969'

(Wednesday, July 30, 1969, 12:00 noon Saigon Standard Time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon arrived at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon today for a previously unannounced 5½-hour stopover in the war-torn nation. Continue reading Nixon arrives in Saigon to visit Thieu, U.S. troops 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969) →

The Beatles complete ‘Sun King’/’Mean Mr. Mustard’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1969)

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


Video: 'Sun King (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, July 29, 1969, 2:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles today completed John Lennon’s “Sun King”/“Mean Mr. Mustard” at EMI Studio 3 in London, overdubbing vocals, piano, organ and percussion. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Sun King’/’Mean Mr. Mustard’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1969) →

Gary Hinman becomes first Manson Family murder victim 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1969)

1960s


Video: 'Gary Hinman Murder Associated Press Video 1969'

(Sunday, July 27, 1969) — Music teacher Gary Hinman, 34, became the first Manson Family murder victim today when he was stabbed to death at his home in Topanga, California, by Bobby Beausoleil, ostensibly at the instruction of Family leader Charles Manson. Continue reading Gary Hinman becomes first Manson Family murder victim 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1969) →