Video: '24th September 1789: The Judiciary Act becomes law in the United States of America'
(Thursday, September 24, 1789) — U.S. President George Washington signed the Judiciary Act of 1789 today, establishing America’s federal court system and creating the post of attorney general. Continue reading President Washington signs Judiciary Act of 1789 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1789)
Video: 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' trailer
(Tuesday, September 23, 1969, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, an American Western film about two free-spirited bank robbers who flee railroad detectives and head for Bolivia, premiered tonight at the Roger Sherman Theater in New Haven, Connecticut. Continue reading ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ premiered in New Haven, Connecticut 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1969)
(Saturday, September 23, 1989) — “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilli peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 23/30, 1989). Continue reading ‘Girl I’m Gonna Miss You’ by Milli Vanilli peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1989)
Video: 'Music Scene Show Opening (1969)'
(Monday, September 22, 1969, 7:30-8:15 p.m. EDT) — The Music Scene, an television series primarily featuring rock and pop music, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Music Scene’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1969)
Video: 'The Woody Allen Special [1969] (Guests: Candice Bergen, Billy Graham and the 5th Dimension)'
(Sunday, September 21, 1969, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) — The Woody Allen Special, an American television special hosted by comedian Woody Allen, aired tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘The Woody Allen Special’ airs on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1969)
(Monday, September 21, 1959) — “Sleep Walk” by Santo & Johnny peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 21/28, 1959). Continue reading ‘Sleep Walk’ by Santo & Johnny peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1959)
(Monday, September 21, 1959) — “(Till) I Kissed You” by The Everly Brothers peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘(Till) I Kissed You’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1959)
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)
(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)
(Saturday, September 20, 1969) — “Good Clean Fun” by The Monkees debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Good Clean Fun’ by The Monkees debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)
