Daily Archives: September 20, 2019

The Doors perform at Pittsburgh Civic Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)


Video: 'The Doors Pittsburgh 1969 Rare Footage'

(Saturday, September 20, 1969, 8:00 p.m. scheduled start time EDT)The Doors performed tonight at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh with approximately 12,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Pittsburgh Civic Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

‘Sugar, Sugar’ by The Archies peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

(Saturday, September 20, 1969)“Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Sept. 20/27, Oct. 4/11, 1969). Continue reading ‘Sugar, Sugar’ by The Archies peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

John Lennon privately reveals he is leaving The Beatles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)


Video: 'John Lennon gives his side of the story of telling Paul he was leaving The Beatles & Paul's response'

(Saturday, September 20, 1969) — At a meeting between The Beatles (minus George Harrison, who was visiting his mother in Cheshire) ostensibly to sign a new recording contract with EMI/Capitol negotiated by business manager Allen Klein, John Lennon announced his intention to quit the group today, effectively bringing an end to the “Fab Four.” Continue reading John Lennon privately reveals he is leaving The Beatles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)