Video: 'The USS Monitor' (March 9, 1862 at 3:26)
(Sunday, March 9, 1862, soon after 8:00 a.m. local time; during the Battle of Hampton Roads, part of the American Civil War) — In one of the most famous naval battles in American history, two ironclads, the Union’s Monitor and the Confederate’s Virginia fought to a draw today off Hampton Roads, Virginia. Continue reading Ironclads Monitor and Virginia clash in Battle of Hampton Roads 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1862)
Video: 'New York City (Remastered 2010)'
(Wednesday, March 8, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded, overdubbed and mixed “New York City” today at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City for his album Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album with his wife, Yoko Ono. Continue reading John Lennon records ‘New York City’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - The Mess (2018 Remaster)'
(Wednesday, March 8, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “The Mess” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record studio version of ‘The Mess’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1972)
Video: 'The Beatles First Radio Air Play - Teenager’s Turn – BBC Here We Go –'
(Wednesday, March 7, 1962, 8:00-8:45 p.m. GMT) — British rock group The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best) recorded their radio debut tonight at the Playhouse Theatre, Hulme, Manchester, for the BBC Light Programme Teenager’s Turn – Here We Go. Continue reading The Beatles record radio debut in Manchester, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1962)
Video: 'When The Night (2018 Remaster)'
(Tuesday, March 7, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “When The Night” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘When The Night’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Give Ireland Back To The Irish Rehearsals + Interview (Complete)'
(Tuesday, March 7, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today at his London home by ABC News London reporter George Watson about his political stance following the release of “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” by his new band Wings, written in protest of after British paratroopers shot dead thirteen Catholics after a civil rights demonstration in Londonderry, in an incident known as Bloody Sunday. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed about ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ protest song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972)
(Saturday, March 6, 1982) — “Mirror Mirror” by Diana Ross peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Mirror Mirror’ by Diana Ross peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1982)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Big Barn Bed (Rough Mix) (2018 Remaster)'
(Monday, March 6, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, held the first recording session for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway, today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, tracking the song “Big Barn Bed.” Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1972)
Video: 'John Belushi - Milton Berle + Bob Greene on his passing - Nightline 3/5/82'
(Friday, March 5, 1982, 12:15 p.m. PST) — Comedian John Belushi, whose wayward eyebrows and bulging belly animated his portrayal of the consummate slob on the NBC-TV sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and in the movie Animal House, was found dead today in his garden bungalow at the Chateau Marmont hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. He was 33 years old. Continue reading Comedian John Belushi, 33, found dead of a drug overdose in rented Hollywood bungalow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1982)
(Saturday, March 4, 1972) — “Down by the Lazy River” by The Osmonds peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Down by the Lazy River’ by The Osmonds peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972)
