Daily Archives: December 11, 2022

‘Gone Troppo’ studio album by George Harrison peaks at #108 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'George Harrison – Gone Troppo (Album)' (10 tracks)

(Saturday, December 11, 1982) — Gone Troppo, the tenth studio album by English rock musician George Harrison, peaked at #108 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gone Troppo’ studio album by George Harrison peaks at #108 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1982) →

Battle of Fredericksburg begins near Fredericksburg, Virginia, during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1862)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Civil War Combat: Massive Assault at the Battle Of Fredericksburg (S1, E2) | Full Episode'

(Thursday, December 11, 1862, 3:00 p.m. local time; during the American Civil War) — The Battle of Fredericksburg, fought in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia, in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, began today between the Union Army of the Potomac commanded by Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Gen. Robert E. Lee. Continue reading Battle of Fredericksburg begins near Fredericksburg, Virginia, during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1862) →

Apollo 17’s lunar module ‘Challenger’ lands on the moon in final manned lunar landing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1972)

1970s, space exploration


Video: 'Apollo 17 landing from PDI to Touchdown' (Challenger lands on the Moon at 14:08)

(Monday, December 11, 1972, 2:54:57 p.m. EST) — Apollo 17’s lunar module landed on the moon today with astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt aboard, becoming the last two men to date to step onto the lunar surface. Continue reading Apollo 17’s lunar module ‘Challenger’ lands on the moon in final manned lunar landing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1972) →