Daily Archives: December 16, 2022

Two inmates escape Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, one reaches shore 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1962)

1960s


Video: 'Alcatraz 1934-1977 Part 5 of 6' (Scott escapes Alcatraz at 2:28)

(Sunday, December 16, 1962, just before 6:00 p.m. PST) — John Paul Scott, convicted of bank robbery and the possession of unregistered firearms, tonight became the first person confirmed to have escaped from the prison on Alcatraz Island and to have made it to the California mainland. Continue reading Two inmates escape Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, one reaches shore 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1962) →

‘It Never Rains in Southern California’ by Albert Hammond peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 16, 1972) — “It Never Rains in Southern California” by Albert Hammond peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘It Never Rains in Southern California’ by Albert Hammond peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1972) →

‘Hi Hi Hi’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1972)

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

(Saturday, December 16, 1972) — “Hi Hi Hi” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new British-American rock music group, Wings, debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Hi Hi Hi’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1972) →