Monthly Archives: August 2022

USS Constitution defeats HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia during War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1812)

1810s


Video: 'Famous Naval Battle War of 1812 USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere'

(Wednesday, August 19, 1812, 2:00 p.m. local time; during the USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere, part of the War of 1812) — The USS Constitution defeated the British frigate HMS Guerriere today in a furious engagement off Nova Scotia during the War of 1812, earning the nickname “Old Ironsides.” Continue reading USS Constitution defeats HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia during War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1812) →

‘The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.’ by Donna Fargo peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 19, 1972) — The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.” by Donna Fargo peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.’ by Donna Fargo peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1972) →

‘The Midnight Special’ musical variety TV show debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Midnight Special #1 (Pilot) August 19th, 1972' (7 clips)

(Saturday, August 19, 1972, 1:00 a.m. EDT) — The Midnight Special, an American late-night musical variety program that would develop into a regular series starting Feb. 2, 1973, premiered early this morning as a special on NBC. Continue reading ‘The Midnight Special’ musical variety TV show debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1972) →

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

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


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) →

Striking back, Woody Allen denies child abuse allegation 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1992)

1990s, movies 1990s, Woody Allen


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) →

‘Your Heart Belongs to Me’ by The Supremes peaks at #95 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(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) →

‘Dilemma’ by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 2002)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, August 17, 2002) — “Dilemma” by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of ten non-consecutive weeks (Aug. 17/24/31, Sept. 7/14/21/28, Oct. 19/26, Nov. 2, 2002). Continue reading ‘Dilemma’ by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 2002) →

First commercially produced compact discs pressed in Hanover, West Germany 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s


Video: 'ABBA "The Visitors" first release, played on the first CD-player 'Philips CD100''

(Tuesday, August 17, 1982) — The first commercially produced compact discs, featuring a recording of ABBA’s The Visitors, were pressed today at a Philips factory in Langenhagen, just outside of Hanover, Germany. Continue reading First commercially produced compact discs pressed in Hanover, West Germany 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1982) →

Detroit falls to British and Indian forces in War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1812)

1810s


Video: 'History Documentary The War of 1812' (Siege of Detroit at 26:41)

(Sunday, August 16, 1812; during the Siege of Detroit, part of the War of 1812) — British forces foiled plans for a U.S. invasion of Canada today by capturing the city of Detroit. Continue reading Detroit falls to British and Indian forces in War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1812) →