Daily Archives: September 11, 2022

U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans killed when Islamic militants attack two U.S. government facilities in Benghazi, Libya 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2012)

2010s


Video: 'US consulate attack in Libya'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 9:42 p.m. Eastern European Time; during the 2012 Benghazi attack) — Members of the Islamic militant group Ansar al-Sharia launched a fiery nightlong attack on a U.S. diplomatic outpost and a CIA annex tonight in Benghazi, Libya, killing U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith. Continue reading U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans killed when Islamic militants attack two U.S. government facilities in Benghazi, Libya 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2012) →

The Beatles complete recording first single ‘Love Me Do’/’P.S. I Love You’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1962)

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


Audio: 'P.S. I Love You (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 11, 1962, 5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. BST) — The Beatles returned to EMI Studio 2 in London tonight to complete their first single, recording 10 takes of a second version of “P.S. I Love You,” 18 takes of a third version of “Love Me Do,” and a first version of “Please Please Me,” all original Lennon-McCartney compositions. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording first single ‘Love Me Do’/’P.S. I Love You’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1962) →

‘Planet Rock’ by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, September 11, 1982) — “Planet Rock” by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Planet Rock’ by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1982) →