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(Thursday, October 14, 1971, 10:30 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, appeared tonight on the American television conceptual series Free Time at WNET Studios in New York City and telecast by the New York PBS TV station. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono appear on public television’s ‘Free Time’ conceptual program 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1971)
(Saturday, October 12, 1991) — “Emotions” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of three weeks (October 12/19/26, 1991). Continue reading ‘Emotions’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1991)
Video: 'Charles Watson aka: Tex Serial Killer in the Manson Family returned Los Angeles September 11, 1970'
(Tuesday, October 12, 1971, announced at 4:10 p.m. PDT) — Charles “Tex” Watson, 25, was found guilty this afternoon on seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to murder in the first degree by a jury in Los Angeles in the Tate-La Bianca murders. Continue reading Charles ‘Tex’ Watson found guilty in Tate-LaBianca murders 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1971)
Video: 'October 11, 1991: Anita Hill Full Opening Statement (C-SPAN)'
(Friday, October 11, 1991; during the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination) — Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, law professor Anita Hill today accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexually harassing her. Continue reading Anita Hill accuses Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1991)
(Monday, October 11, 1971) — “Imagine” by former Beatle John Lennon, #3 on Rolling Stone magazine’s 2004 list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” was released today as a single in the U.S. (it would not be released a single in the UK until 1975). Continue reading John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’/’It’s So Hard’ single released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1971)
Video: 'John Lennon In Conversation With Elliot Mintz, October 10 1971'
(Sunday, October 10, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon’s first interview with disc jockey Elliot Mintz — recorded Friday, October 8, 1971 — aired today on KLOS-FM in Los Angeles. Continue reading John Lennon’s first interview with Elliot Mintz airs on KLOS-FM 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1971)
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(Saturday, October 9, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new British-American rock band, Wings, returned to EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London today, recording three outtakes during sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s group Wings record three outtakes during sessions for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1971)
Video: 'My Fab Weekend with John Lennon and Yoko Ono'
(Saturday, October 9, 1971, evening EDT) — An impromptu sing-a-long session broke out tonight during a 31st birthday party for ex-Beatle John Lennon at The Hotel Syracuse in upstate New York, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr among those in attendance. Continue reading John Lennon’s 31st birthday party prompts sing-a-long session 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1971)
(Saturday, October 9, 1971) — “Do You Know What I Mean” by Lee Michaels peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Do You Know What I Mean’ by Lee Michaels peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1971)
(Saturday, October 9, 1971) — “So Far Away” by Carole King, from her smash hit album “Tapestry,” peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘So Far Away’ by Carole King peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1971)
