Monthly Archives: July 2019

‘Seinfeld’ TV series debuts on NBC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1989)

1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'Seinfeld - First scene HD'

(Wednesday, July 5, 1989, 9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Seinfeld, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential sitcoms of all-time, debuted tonight on NBC as The Seinfeld Chronicles. Continue reading ‘Seinfeld’ TV series debuts on NBC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1989) →

The Rolling Stones pay tribute to Brian Jones at Hyde Park gig 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1969)

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


Video: 'The Rolling Stones - in the Park 1969'

(Saturday, July 5, 1969, 5:25 p.m. BST) — The Rolling Stones, just three days after the death of founding member Brian Jones, performed a free live rock concert today in front of at least 250,000 fans (and by some estimates, almost 500,000) at Hyde Park in London. Continue reading The Rolling Stones pay tribute to Brian Jones at Hyde Park gig 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1969) →

‘Electronic Sound’ LP by George Harrison debuts at #192 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1969)

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


Video: 'Under The Mersey Wall'

(Saturday, July 5, 1969) — Electronic Sound by George Harrison of The Beatles debuted at #192 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Electronic Sound’ LP by George Harrison debuts at #192 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1969) →

Lou Gehrig delivers ‘Luckiest Man’ speech at Yankee Stadium 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1939)

1930s


Video: 'Lou Gehrig's Toughest Day in Yankee Stadium'

(Tuesday, July 4, 1939, mid-afternoon EDT) — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees, diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a debilitating motor neuron disease, delivered his famous farewell speech today at Yankee Stadium in which he called himself “the luckiest man on the face of the earth” Continue reading Lou Gehrig delivers ‘Luckiest Man’ speech at Yankee Stadium 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1939) →

‘Give Peace a Chance’/’Remember Love’ by Plastic Ono Band released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1969)

1960s, Cold War, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s, Vietnam War


Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'

(Friday, July 4, 1969) — The single “Give Peace a Chance”/”Remember Love” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, was released today in the UK (July 7, 1969, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’/’Remember Love’ by Plastic Ono Band released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1969) →

Ex-Rolling Stone Brian Jones found motionless in swimming pool 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'What happened to BRIAN JONES?'

(Wednesday, July 2, 1969, 11:15 p.m. BST) — English musician Brian Jones, who had been kicked out of the rock band The Rolling Stones less than a month ago, was found motionless tonight at the bottom of his swimming pool at his Cotchford Farm estate southwest of the village of Hartfield, East Sussex, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in southern England. Continue reading Ex-Rolling Stone Brian Jones found motionless in swimming pool 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1969) →

The Beatles record ‘Her Majesty,’ early version of ‘Golden Slumbers’/’Carry That Weight’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1969)

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


Video: 'ABBEY ROAD N.W.3 The Beatles' ('Her Majesty' take 3 in mono at 37:36)

(Wednesday, July 2, 1969, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles recorded three takes of “Her Majesty,” the first two of which were incomplete, with just vocals and acoustic guitar today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Her Majesty,’ early version of ‘Golden Slumbers’/’Carry That Weight’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1969) →

Slaves being shipped to Cuba revolt and seize La Amistad 180 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1839)

1830s


Video: 'History of the Slave Ship Amistad'

(Tuesday, July 2, 1839, at approximately 4:00 a.m. local time) — 53 slaves recently abducted from Africa revolted and seized the Spanish schooner La Amistad today while sailing from Havana to Puerto Príncipe, Cuba. Continue reading Slaves being shipped to Cuba revolt and seize La Amistad 180 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1839) →