Video: '8MK Calling: 100 Years Of WWJ'
(Friday, August 20, 1920) — The first commercial radio station in the United States, 8MK, began operations today in Detroit. Continue reading First commercial radio station in U.S. begins operating in Detroit 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1920)
(Saturday, August 19, 1950) — “Goodnight Irene” by Gordon Jenkins and his Orchestra and The Weavers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for 13 consecutive weeks (Aug. 19/26, Sept. 2/9/16/23/30, Oct. 7/14/21/28, Nov. 4/11, 1950). Continue reading ‘Goodnight Irene’ by Gordon Jenkins and his Orchestra and The Weavers peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1950)
Video: 'John Lennon - I'm Losing You (At Hit Factory)'
(Tuesday, August 19, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio 11 days ago after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), was videotaped early this morning at The Hit Factory recording studio in New York City during a session for “I’m Losing You” with the intention of producing music videos to promote their upcoming releases. Continue reading Video crew tapes John Lennon performing ‘I’m Losing You’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1980)
Video: '18th August 1920: Ratification of 19th Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees female suffrage'
(Wednesday, August 18, 1920) — The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote, was ratified today by Tennessee, giving it the two-thirds majority of state ratification necessary to make it the law of the land. Continue reading Constitutional Amendment guaranteeing all American women’s right to vote ratified 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1920)
Video: '2000 DemConvention Speeches: Al Gore'
(Thursday, August 17, 1960, evening PDT; during the 2000 Democratic National Convention) — Vice President Al Gore of Tennessee accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, vowing to work for all Americans, ”especially those who need a voice, those who need a champion, those who need to be lifted up so they are never left behind.” Continue reading Al Gore accepts Democratic presidential nomination 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 2000)
(Saturday, August 16, 1980) — “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take Your Time (Do It Right)’ by The S.O.S. Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
(Saturday, August 16, 1980) — “Let My Love Open the Door” by Pete Townshend peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Let My Love Open the Door’ by Pete Townshend peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
(Saturday, August 16, 1980) — “Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tulsa Time’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)
Video: 'The Beatles in Hamburg'
(Tuesday, August 16, 1960, during The Beatles in Hamburg) — The largely unknown English rock group The Beatles — consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and brand new drummer Pete Best — embarked today on a journey from their hometown of Liverpool, England, to Hamburg, West Germany, to begin their first residency in the port city at the Indra Club the following evening. Continue reading The Beatles depart Liverpool for first residency in Hamburg, West Germany 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1960)
(Saturday, August 15, 1970) — “Summertime Blues” by The Who peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Summertime Blues’ by The Who peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1970)
