Video: 'HAPPY XMAS (WAR IS OVER). (Ultimate Mix, 2020) John & Yoko Plastic Ono Band + Harlem Community Choir'
(Monday, December 6, 1971) — “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir was released today as a single in the U.S. (it would not be released a single in the UK until Nov. 24, 1972). Continue reading John Lennon’s ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1971)
Video: 'Shadows and Fog' trailer
(Thursday, December 5, 1991) — Shadows and Fog, an American black-and-white comedy film about a meek bookkeeper who tries to save a runaway circus performer from a serial killer, premiered today as part of opening celebrations for the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Shadows and Fog’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1991)
Video: 'Sullivan's Travels' trailer
(Friday, December 5, 1941) — Sullivan’s Travels, a comedy about a movie director who longs to make a socially relevant drama but eventually learns that comedies are his more valuable contribution to society, opened today in Portugal. Continue reading ‘Sullivan’s Travels’ opens in Portugal 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1941)
(Saturday, December 5, 1981) — “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by The Police peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’ by The Police peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)
(Saturday, December 5, 1981) — “Oh No” by the Commodores peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Oh No’ by the Commodores peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)
(Saturday, December 5, 1981) — “Living Eyes” by The Bee Gees peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Living Eyes’ by The Bee Gees peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)
Video: 'The Unknown War - The Battle for Moscow - 04/05' (Soviets counterattack at 1:43)
(Friday, December 5, 1941, 3:00 a.m. Moscow Standard Time; during the Battle of Moscow, part of the Eastern Front of World War II) — With German forces on the doorstep of Moscow, the Soviet Red Army launched a massive counter-offensive early this morning on the Kalinin Front, effectively putting Operation Typhoon (the attack on Moscow) and Operation Barbarossa (the German invasion of the Soviet Union) to an end. Continue reading Soviet Red Army launches massive counter-offensive, halts German drive on Moscow 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1941)
Video: 'Amadeus Mozart Documentary'
(Monday, December 5, 1791, 12:55 a.m. local time) — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, considered among the greatest classical composers of all time, died this morning at his home in Vienna, Austria, at the age of 35. Continue reading Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 35, dies in Vienna 230 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1791)
(Saturday, December 4, 1971) — “Family Affair” by Sly & the Family Stone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 4/11/18, 1971). Continue reading ‘Family Affair’ by Sly & the Family Stone peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1971)
(Saturday, December 4, 1971) — “Everybody’s Everything” by Santana peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody’s Everything’ by Santana peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1971)
