Video: 'Man We Was Lonely (Remastered 2011)'
(Wednesday, February 25, 1970, 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles recorded “Man We Was Lonely” today at EMI Studio 2 in London, the final recording session for his debut solo album McCartney, released Apr. 17, 1970. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes recording first solo album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1970)
(Saturday, February 24, 1940) — “Indian Summer” by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Jack Leonard) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Indian Summer’ by Tommy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1940)
Video: 'Blue Turning Grey Over You'
(Tuesday, February 24, 1970, 3:30-7:15 p.m. BST) — The recording of “Blue Turning Grey Over You” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 1 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey, as Starr re-recorded his vocals. Continue reading Starr completes recording ‘Blue Turning Grey Over You’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1970)
Video: 'NH Primary Vault: Ronald Reagan's microphone moment in 1980'
(Saturday, February 23, 1980, evening EST; during the 1980 Republican Party presidential primaries) — Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan, running a close race with George H.W. Bush just three days before the critical New Hampshire primary, scolded the moderator of a debate tonight in Nashua, declaring, “I am paying for this microphone, Mr. Green!” Continue reading ‘I am paying for this microphone!’: Reagan scolds debate moderator 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1980)
(Saturday, February 23, 1980) — “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 23, Mar. 1/8/15, 1980). Continue reading ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ by Queen peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1980)
Video: 'The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary) 02.Distant War (September 1939 – May 1940)' (Feb. 23, 1940, at 26:46)
(Friday, February 23, 1940; during World War II) — The Lord Mayor of London gave a luncheon party today at the Guildhall to officers and ratings of the Exeter and Ajax to celebrate their Dec. 13, 1939, victory at the Battle of the River Plate. Continue reading London acclaims naval heroes from crusiers Exeter and Ajax 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1940)
Video: 'USA vs Russia (USSR - Soviet Union) 1980 Olympics Hockey - Full Game Miracle on Ice'
(Friday, February 22, 1980, game started at 5:06 p.m. EST; during the Cold War) — In one of the most dramatic upsets in Olympics history, the underdog U.S. hockey team, made up of collegians and second-tier professional players, defeated the defending champion Soviet team, regarded as the world’s finest, 4-3, today at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, N.Y. Continue reading ‘Miracle on Ice’: U.S. Olympic hockey team beats Soviet Union 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1980)
(Monday, February 22, 1960) — “Theme from A Summer Place“ by Percy Faith peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Feb. 22/29, Mar. 7/14/21/28, Apr. 4/11/18, 1960). Continue reading ‘Theme from A Summer Place’ by Percy Faith peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1960)
(Monday, February 22, 1960) — “Let It Be Me” by The Everly Brothers peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Let It Be Me’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1960)
Video: '5 Creepy Photos Taken at the Right Moment'
(Sunday, February 22, 1970, 12:20 p.m. CST) — Keith Sapsford, a 14-year-old who ran away fom a “boys town” to see the world, fell to his death from an airliner today at the Sydney International Airport after trying to stowaway inside the wheel well of the DC-8 jet. Continue reading Airliner stowaway, 14, photographed as he falls to his death 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1970)
