Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (early show Jan. 18, 1970, videos 45-64)
(Sunday, January 18, 1970, 7:30 p.m. EST scheduled start time of opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the third of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform third show at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1970)
(Monday, January 18, 1960) — “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 18/25, Feb. 1, 1960). Continue reading ‘Running Bear’ by Johnny Preston peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1960)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (late show Jan. 17, 1970, videos 21-44)
(Saturday, January 17, 1970, 11:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the second of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform again at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (early show Jan. 17, 1970, videos 1-20)
(Saturday, January 17, 1970, 8:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the first of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
(Saturday, January 17, 1970) — “Midnight Cowboy” by Ferrante & Teicher peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Midnight Cowboy’ by Ferrante & Teicher peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon Original Cold Turkey promo clip [Original video]'
(Saturday, January 17, 1970) — “Cold Turkey” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
Video: '1980 Paul McCartney Busted in Japan'
(Thursday, January 17, 1980) — Narcotics agents questioned Paul McCartney today about the half-pound of marijuana he allegedly brought into the country, then officers led him past a crowd of shouting Japanese fans to his second night in jail. Continue reading Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980)
Video: 'Prohibition in the United States: National Ban of Alcohol'
(Saturday, January 17, 1920, 12:01 a.m. EST) — The prohibition of “intoxicating liquors” in the United States began early this morning as the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, one year to the day after its ratification.
This rang in the era of bootleg liquor when people whispered passwords through speak-easy doors, flappers ruled the dance floor and mobsters like Al Capone made millions from a thirsty public.
The Eighteenth Amendment would be repealed by the Twenty-first Amendment on December 5, 1933.
Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrested in Tokyo on Marijuana Possession - CBS Evening News - January 16, 1980'
(Wednesday, January 16, 1980, 3:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was taken into custody for alleged possession of about a half-pound of marijuana after arriving at Tokyo International Airport today, Japanese customs officials said. Continue reading Paul McCartney arrested in Japan on marijuana charge 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1980)
(Saturday, January 15, 2000) — “What a Girl Wants” by Christina Aguilera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 15/22, 2000). Continue reading ‘What a Girl Wants’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 2000)
