Video: 'The World Is Not Enough' trailer
(Tuesday, November 8, 1999) — The World Is Not Enough, the nineteenth spy film in the James Bond series to be produced by Eon Productions, and the third to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, premiered tonight at the Fox Bruin Theater in Los Angeles. Continue reading James Bond film ‘The World Is Not Enough’ premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1999)
Video: 'Night Gallery promo spot'
(Saturday, November 8, 1969, 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — Night Gallery, an American anthology television series featuring stories of horror and the macabre, debuted tonight as a pilot film on NBC (click here to watch the full program). Continue reading Rod Serling’s ‘Night Gallery’ pilot film debuts on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1969)
(Saturday, November 8, 1969) — “Is That All There Is?” by Peggy Lee peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Is That All There Is?’ by Peggy Lee peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1969)
Video: ‘Montana Travel Guide’
(Friday, November 8, 1889) — Montana, located in the Northwestern United States, became the 41st state today with the signing of a proclamation (issued at 10:40 a.m. local time in Washington) by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading Montana becomes 41st state 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1889)
(Saturday, November 7, 2009) — “Fireflies” by Owl City peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 7/21, 2009). Continue reading ‘Fireflies’ by Owl City peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 2009)
Video: 'Solo Sessions: Ringo and George After the Beatles (1970)' (Nov. 6, 1969, at 3:12)
(Thursday, November 6, 1969, 9:00-10:00 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles recorded his vocals for “Stormy Weather” tonight at Wessex Sound Studios in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey. Continue reading Starr records ‘Stormy Weather’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1969)
Video: 'Roadhouse Talking Blues (11/5/69, Take 1)'
(Wednesday, November 5, 1969) — The Doors recorded “Roadhouse Blues” and “Money Beats Soul” today at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles during sessions for the group’s next studio album Morrison Hotel. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Money Beats Soul’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969)
Video: 'Multiple injuries in Fort Hood active shooter incident'
(Thursday, November 5, 2009, at approximately 1:34 p.m. CST) — Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, 39, today killed 13 people, including 10 military personnel, and injured 31 others in a shooting frenzy at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas. Continue reading 13 people killed in 2009 Fort Hood shooting 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 2009)
Video: 'The Beatles - Something'
(Wednesday, November 5, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were separately filmed today at their Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England, for their contribution in the band’s promotional film for the recently released “Something” single. Continue reading Lennon separately films contribution to The Beatles’ “Something” video promo 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969)
Video: 'Roadhouse Talking Blues (11/4/69, Takes 1-3)'
(Tuesday, November 4, 1969) — The Doors recorded “Roadhouse Blues” and “Carol” today at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles during sessions for the group’s next studio album Morrison Hotel. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Carol’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1969)
