Daily Archives: September 26, 2020

Kennedy and Nixon clash in first televised debate between major party presidential candidates 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1960)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1960 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE #1 (JOHN F. KENNEDY VS. RICHARD NIXON) (9/26/60)'

(Monday, September 26, 1960, 8:30 p.m. CDT; during the 1960 United States presidential election) — The two leading candidates for President of the United States, Senator John F. Kennedy, a Democrat, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican, participated in the first televised debate between presidential nominees in U.S. history tonight in Chicago at the television studios of WBBM-TV. Continue reading Kennedy and Nixon clash in first televised debate between major party presidential candidates 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1960) →

John Lennon begins recording ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1970)

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


Video: 'Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band Sneak Peek! | May 31st on AXS TV'

(Saturday, September 26, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon began recording John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, his debut solo album, today at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading John Lennon begins recording ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1970) →

Woody Allen’s ‘Stardust Memories’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1980)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Stardust Memories' trailer

(Friday, September 26, 1980, 12 noon EDT) — Stardust Memories, an American comedy-drama film about a filmmaker who recalls his life and his loves – the inspirations for his films – while attending a retrospective of his work, opened simultaneously today at three theaters in Manhattan, including the Little Carnegie Theatre at 146 W. 57th Street. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Stardust Memories’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1980) →

‘My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1960)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, September 26, 1960) — “My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own” by Connie Francis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 1960). Continue reading ‘My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1960) →