Monthly Archives: October 2020

Yankees defeat Mets in New York’s first ‘Subway’ World Series since 1956 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 2000)

2000s, Television 2000s, World Series


Video: '2000 World Series, Game 5: Yankees @ Mets'

(Thursday, October 26, 2000, game played at approximately 8:28 p.m.-midnight EDT) — The New York Yankees won the 2000 World Series tonight, defeating the New York Mets 4-2 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading Yankees defeat Mets in New York’s first ‘Subway’ World Series since 1956 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 2000) →

Paul McCartney tracks ‘Hey Diddle’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1970)

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


Video: 'Hey Diddle (Dixon Van Winkle Mix)'

(Monday, October 26, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Hey Diddle” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Hey Diddle’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1970) →

Ravi Shankar performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Ravi Shankar "TILAK SHYAM" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, October 25, 1970, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Ravi Shankar performed “Tilak Shyam” on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Ravi Shankar performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1970) →

John Lennon completes recording sessions for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1970)

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


Video: 'John Lennon - Working Class Hero ( Acoustic Version )'

(Sunday, October 25, 1970, evening BST; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed “Working Class Hero” (tracking a third verse to insert in the Sept. 27 “best” take of the song) today at EMI Studio 3 in London, wrapping up the recording of his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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‘Woman in Love’ by Barbra Streisand peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 25, 1980) — “Woman in Love” by Barbra Streisand peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 25, Nov. 1/8, 1980). Continue reading ‘Woman in Love’ by Barbra Streisand peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980) →

John Lennon releases ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: '(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon (official music video HD)'

(Friday, October 24, 1980) — “(Just Like) Starting Over,” a song written and performed by former Beatle John Lennon, was released as a single today both in the United States and the United Kingdom. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1980) →