Daily Archives: August 18, 2022

Ringo Starr debuts as permanent drummer of The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1962)

Video: 'The Beatles - Ringo Joins The Beatles / Some Other Guy Live At The Cavern Club'

(Saturday, August 18, 1962, 10:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles, the English rock music band as the world would know them, were born tonight as Richard Starkey, better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, debuted tonight as a permanent member of the group, the closing attraction at the local Horticultural Society’s 17th annual dance at Hulme Hall in Port Sunlight. Continue reading Ringo Starr debuts as permanent drummer of The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1962) →

Video: 'Woody Allen defends himself on 60 Minutes in '92'

(Tuesday, August 18, 1992) — Comic legend Woody Allen, who has fiercely guarded his privacy even as his movies made him one of New York’s most-recognized celebrities, made an unusual off-screen public appearance today, defending himself against child-abuse allegations and striking back at his longtime leading lady, actress Mia Farrow, and her lawyers. Continue reading Striking back, Woody Allen denies child abuse allegation 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1992) →

(Saturday, August 18, 1962) — “Your Heart Belongs to Me” by The Supremes (Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard and Barbara Martin, who quit the group shortly after making this record) peaked at #95 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Your Heart Belongs to Me’ by The Supremes peaks at #95 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1962) →