Daily Archives: July 20, 2020

‘Absolutely Live’ album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1970)


Video: 'THE DOORS - ABSOLUTELY LIVE (1970) FULL ALBUM' (21 videos)

(Monday, July 20, 1970)Absolutely Live, the first live album by the American rock band The Doors, was released today. Continue reading ‘Absolutely Live’ album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1970)

Sirimavo Bandaranaike becomes first elected female head of government 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1960)


Video: 'SIRIMAVO BANDARANAIKE, WORLD'S FIRST FEMALE PRIME MINISTER (SRI LANKA'S IRON LADY)'

(Wednesday, July 20, 1960)Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the world’s first elected female head of government today after her Sri Lanka Freedom Party won a majority in elections in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Continue reading Sirimavo Bandaranaike becomes first elected female head of government 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1960)

‘Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1940)

(Saturday, July 20, 1940)“Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)” by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Ray Eberle) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1940)