Video: 'Documentary | Thomas Edison - The Wizard of Menlo Park' (Dec. 31, 1879, at 45:52)
(New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 1879, evening local time) — Thomas Edison first publicly demonstrated his electric incandescent light tonight by illuminating some 40 bulbs at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Continue reading Thomas Edison publicly demonstrates first practical electric light bulb 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1879)
Video: 'Crime Inc Shortcuts | Ep7 | George Harrison Assassination Attempt'
(Thursday, December 30, 1999, approximately 3:30 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle George Harrison, 56, was seriously injured this morning as he fought off a knife-wielding intruder in his mansion, Friar Park near Henley-on-Thames west of London. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison, wife Olivia attacked in their home 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1999)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK (Saturday 29th December 1979'
(Saturday, December 29, 1979, McCartney/Wings/Rochestra performance followed two acts scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, wrapping up the four-night Concerts for the People of Kampuchea to benefit victims of war-torn Cambodia. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at Concerts for the People of Kampuchea in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1979)
(Monday, December 28, 1959) — “Why” by Frankie Avalon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Why’ by Frankie Avalon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1959)
(Saturday, December 27, 1969) — “Someday We’ll Be Together” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Someday We’ll Be Together’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1969)
(Saturday, December 27, 1969) — “Holly Holy” by Neil Diamond peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Holly Holy’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1969)
Video: 'John & Yoko'
(Saturday, December 27, 1969) — Wedding Album by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, the couple’s third of three experimental albums, peaked at #178 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wedding Album’ by John Lennon & Yoko Ono peaks at #178 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1969)
Video: 'Former KGB colonel recounts Soviet assault on Afghan president'
(Thursday, December 27, 1979, 7:15 p.m. Afghanistan Time (AFT); during Operation Storm-333, part of the Soviet–Afghan War and the Cold War) — Soviet forces stormed the Tajbeg Palace located about 10 miles south-west outside the center of Kabul today and assassinated Afghan President Hafizullah Amin. Continue reading Soviet troops overthrow Afghan President Hafizullah Amin, install Babrak Karmal 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1979)
Video: 'Alleged Christmas Day Terrorist Is Charged'
(Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2009, approximately 11:33 a.m. EST) — Passengers aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 foiled an attempt to blow up the plane today as it was landing in Detroit by seizing Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, a 23-year-old Nigerian man who tried to set off chemical explosives sewn to his underwear. Continue reading Passengers thwart al-Qaeda underwear bombing attempt aboard Detroit-bound flight 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 2009)
(Saturday, December 23, 1989) — “Another Day in Paradise” by Phil Collins peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Dec. 23/30, 1989, Jan. 6/13, 1990). Continue reading ‘Another Day in Paradise’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1989)
