Daily Archives: August 27, 2023

Woody Allen’s ‘Anything Else’ romantic comedy film premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2003)


Video: 'Anything Else' trailer

(Wednesday, August 27, 2003)Anything Else, an American romantic comedy film about an older guy who guides younger guy through a messy and hilarious love story, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Anything Else’ romantic comedy film premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2003)

‘I’ll Tumble 4 Ya’ by Culture Club peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)

(Saturday, August 27, 1983) — “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” by Culture Club peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ll Tumble 4 Ya’ by Culture Club peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)

‘China Girl’ by David Bowie peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)

(Saturday, August 27, 1983) — “China Girl” by David Bowie peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘China Girl’ by David Bowie peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)

‘All Time High’ by Rita Coolidge peaks at #36 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)

(Saturday, August 27, 1983) — “All Time High” by Rita Coolidge peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All Time High’ by Rita Coolidge peaks at #36 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)

‘Sharp Dressed Man’ by ZZ Top peaks at #56 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)

(Saturday, August 27, 1983) — “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top peaked at #56 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ by ZZ Top peaks at #56 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1983)

The Beatles perform for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Southport, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles - Twist And Shout - The Mersey Sound (Best Available Quality)'

(Tuesday, August 27, 1963, filming began at 9:30 a.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles were filmed today performing for The Mersey Sound, a TV special that focused on the current uprising of musical talent coming out of Liverpool, England. Continue reading The Beatles perform for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Southport, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1963)