(Monday, October 10, 1960) — “Mr. Custer” by Larry Verne peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Custer’ by Larry Verne peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1960)
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Rock music icon John Lennon born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1940)
Video: 'The Life and Career of John Lennon'
(Wednesday, October 9, 1940) — English singer, songwriter, record producer and peace activist John Lennon, who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles, was born John Winston Lennon today in the Liverpool Maternity Hospital in Liverpool, England. Continue reading Rock music icon John Lennon born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1940)
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President Nixon announces proposal for truce to halt Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970)
Video: 'President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation on a New Initiative for Peace, October 7, 1970'
(Wednesday, October 7, 1970, 9:00-9:15 p.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon asked Hanoi and the Vietcong tonight to join the allies in a standstill cease-fire throughout Indochina. He also called for an Indochina peace conference to negotiate an end to the fighting in Laos and Cambodia as well as South Vietnam. Continue reading President Nixon announces proposal for truce to halt Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970)
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Kennedy, Nixon clash on foreign policy and civil rights in second TV debate 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1960)
Video: 'JFK vs. Nixon - 2nd 1960 debate'
(Friday, October 7, 1960, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT; 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, clashed sharply on foreign policy and civil rights in their second televised debate tonight in Washington, D.C. at the television studios of WRC-TV. Continue reading Kennedy, Nixon clash on foreign policy and civil rights in second TV debate 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1960)
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George Harrison records ‘It’s Johnny’s Birthday’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison 'It's Johnny's Birthday' (Official Video)'
(Wednesday, October 7, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — English rock musician and former Beatle George Harrison recorded “It’s Johnny’s Birthday” today at EMI Studios in London for his third studio album All Things Must Pass, released Nov. 27, 1970. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘It’s Johnny’s Birthday’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970)
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First UN forces cross 38th Parallel in drive toward North Korean capital of Pyongyang 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1950)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 13, To the 38th Parallel and beyond- 6.25' (Oct. 7, 1950, at 3:25)
(Saturday, October 7, 1950; during the UN offensive into North Korea, part of the Korean War and the Cold War) — Hours before the United Nations General Assembly approved Resolution 376(V), calling for unification of Korea and authorizing the United Nations forces to cross the 38th Parallel, U.S. infantry troopers crossed the 38th Parallel today in a drive toward the North Korean capital of Pyongyang. Continue reading First UN forces cross 38th Parallel in drive toward North Korean capital of Pyongyang 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1950)
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‘Close to You’ by Maxi Priest peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1990)
(Saturday, October 6, 1990) — “Close to You” by Maxi Priest peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Close to You’ by Maxi Priest peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1990)
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‘Something Happened on the Way to Heaven’ by Phil Collins peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1990)
(Saturday, October 6, 1990) — “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven” by Phil Collins peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Something Happened on the Way to Heaven’ by Phil Collins peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1990)
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John Lennon records ‘Isolation’ for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon - Isolation - Alternate Takes'
(Tuesday, October 6, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded “Isolation” (take 29) today at EMI Studios in London, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr on drums, for Lennon’s debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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Ringo Starr’s debut solo single ‘Beaucoups of Blues’/’Coochy Coochy’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1970)
Video: 'Beaucoups Of Blues'
(Monday, October 5, 1970) — “Beaucoups of Blues”/”Coochy Coochy,” the debut single by former Beatle Ringo Starr and the title track to his new second solo album, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s debut solo single ‘Beaucoups of Blues’/’Coochy Coochy’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1970)
