Video: 'The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter - 1969 Ed Sullivan Show'
(Tuesday, November 18, 1969) — The Rolling Stones performed “Gimme Shelter,” “Live with Me” and “Honky Tonk Women” live to a pre-recorded backing track today at CBS Television City studios in Los Angeles for the Nov. 23, 1969, edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show. Continue reading The Rolling Stones perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1969)
Video: 'Film Premiere Of 'Ben-Hur' (1959)'
(Wednesday, November 18, 1959, 8:00 p.m. EST) — While seeking revenge, a rebellious Israelite prince crosses paths with Jesus Christ in Ben-Hur, an American epic historical drama film that premiered tonight at Loew’s State Theatre at 1540 Broadway in Times Square, Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading ‘Ben-Hur’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1959)
Video: 'Face to Face with the Ayatollah'
(Sunday, November 18, 1979, 7:00 p.m. EST; during the Iran hostage crisis) — CBS correspondent Mike Wallace became the first Western reporter to interview Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on tonight’s edition of 60 Minutes, two weeks after a group of Iranian college students stormed the United States Embassy in Tehran, taking more than 50 Americans hostage. Continue reading Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini interviewed on ’60 Minutes’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1979)
(Saturday, November 18, 1989) — “Love Shack” by The B-52’s peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love Shack’ by The B-52’s peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1989)
Video: 'Joseph Kennedy Sr Father Of An American Dynasty'
(Tuesday, November 18, 1969, 11:05 a.m. EST) — Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., the patriarch of a political dynasty beset by tragedy, died peacefully today at his summer home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, at the age of 81. Continue reading Kennedy clan patriarch Joseph P. Kennedy, 81, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1969)
(Saturday, November 17, 1979) — “Still” by Commodores peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Still’ by Commodores peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1979)
(Saturday, November 17, 1979) — “Victim of Love” by Elton John peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Victim of Love’ by Elton John peaks at #31 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1979)
(Saturday, November 17, 1979) — “Confusion” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #37 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Confusion’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #37 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1979)
Video: 'The Suez Canal Documentary - NatGeo TV' (Nov. 17, 1869, at 26:24)
(Friday, November 17, 1869) — The Suez Canal, a sea-level waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez, officially opened today. Continue reading Suez Canal opens in Egypt 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1869)
Video: 'Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son - Live 1969'
(Sunday, November 16, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Creedence Clearwater Revival performed “Fortunate Son” and “Down on the Corner,” Jerry Lee Lewis performed “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” and standup comedian Moms Mabley discussed her preference for younger men on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jerry Lee Lewis, Moms Mabley perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1969)
