Monthly Archives: December 2019

‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ by Billy Joel peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1989)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, December 9, 1989) — “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec 9/16, 1989). Continue reading ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ by Billy Joel peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1989) →

McCartney & Wings perform again at Wembley Arena in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Wembley Stadium, 12/09/79'

(Sunday, December 9, 1979, 8:00 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the third of four shows tonight at Wembley Arena in London, the 13th of 19 dates of the group’s tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform again at Wembley Arena in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1979) →

‘Magnolia’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1999)

1990s, movies 1990s


Video: 'Magnolia' trailer

(Wednesday, December 8, 1999) — The American film Magnolia, an epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley, premiered today at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Magnolia’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1999) →

‘Frosty the Snowman’ animated Christmas TV special debuts on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1969)

1960s, Christmas, Television 1960s


Video: 'Frosty The Snowman (1969) Full movie'

(Sunday, December 7, 1969, 7:30 p.m. EST) — Frosty the Snowman, an animated Christmas television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, first aired tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘Frosty the Snowman’ animated Christmas TV special debuts on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1969) →

Paul McCartney announces benefit for starving people in Cambodia 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Friday, December 7, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney said tonight he is “talking about” a Christmas week concert with other rock superstars to benefit starving people in Cambodia (click here to watch video of tonight’s announcement). Continue reading Paul McCartney announces benefit for starving people in Cambodia 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979) →

McCartney & Wings perform at Wembley Arena in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Wembley Stadium, 12/07/79'

(Friday, December 7, 1979, 8:00 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of four shows tonight at Wembley Arena in London, the 11th of 19 dates of the group’s tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at Wembley Arena in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979) →

Harrison performs live with Delaney & Bonnie in Croydon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Live at Fairfield Hall 12/7/1969 (1st Show)' (10 videos)

(Sunday, December 7, 1969, 6:15 p.m./8:35 p.m. GMT) — George Harrison of The Beatles performed on guitar for two shows on the sixth and final night of the UK tour of the American husband and wife musical act Delaney & Bonnie tonight at Fairfield Halls in Croydon, a large town in south London, England Continue reading Harrison performs live with Delaney & Bonnie in Croydon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1969) →

Nesmith performs last Monkees concert for 17 years 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, December 6, 1969, 7:00 p.m. MDT) — The Monkees (Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones and Michael Nesmith) performed their last concert together tonight at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah, before an audience of 8,223. Continue reading Nesmith performs last Monkees concert for 17 years 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969) →