Monthly Archives: November 2022

‘I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)’ by Donald Fagen peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, November 27, 1982) — “I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)” by Donald Fagen peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)’ by Donald Fagen peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1982) →

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Jazz Street’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Jazz Street'

(Monday, November 27, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Jazz Street” at AIR Studios in London during sessions for the album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Jazz Street’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1972) →

The Beatles record second single ‘Please Please Me’/’Ask Me Why’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1962)

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


Video: 'Please Please Me (Mono Version / Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, November 26, 1962, 7:00-9:45 p.m. GMT) — Fresh off the moderate success of their first single “Love Me Do“/”P.S. I Love You,” the British rock music band The Beatles recorded their second single, “Please Please Me” and “Ask Me Why” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London for release on Jan. 11, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles record second single ‘Please Please Me’/’Ask Me Why’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1962) →

‘Casablanca’ romantic drama film opens at Hollywood Theater in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1942)

1940s, Movies 1940s


Video: 'Casablanca' (trailer)

(Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 1942, 12 noon EST) — Casablanca, a romantic drama film about an American saloon owner in North Africa who is drawn into World War II when his lost love turns up, opened today at the Hollywood Theater at 237 W. 51st Street in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading ‘Casablanca’ romantic drama film opens at Hollywood Theater in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1942) →

Paul McCartney & Wings tape promotional videos for ‘Hi Hi Hi’ and ‘C Moon’ in Northam, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Hi Hi Hi (Video Oficial)'

(Saturday, November 25, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and members of his new British-American group, Wings, filmed videos for their next double-A sided single “Hi Hi Hi” and “C Moon” today at Southern TV Studios in Northam, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings tape promotional videos for ‘Hi Hi Hi’ and ‘C Moon’ in Northam, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1972) →

‘If I Could Reach You’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 25, 1972) — “If I Could Reach You” by The 5th Dimension peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘If I Could Reach You’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1972) →

At least 117 people killed after fire sweeps through clothing factory outside Dhaka, Bangladesh 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 2012)

2010s


Video: 'Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Leaves 112 Dead'

(Saturday, November 24, 2012, 6:50 p.m. Bangladesh Standard Time; during the 2012 Dhaka garment factory fire) — At least 117 people died and over 200 were injured tonight and Sunday in a fire at a garment factory outside Dhaka, Bangladesh, the deadliest factory fire in the nation’s history. Continue reading At least 117 people killed after fire sweeps through clothing factory outside Dhaka, Bangladesh 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 2012) →