Video: 'The X Files season 1-9 opening'
(Friday, September 10, 1993, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — The X-Files, an American science fiction drama television series about Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agents who investigate the eponymous “X-Files”: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena, debuted tonight on the Fox network. Continue reading ‘The X-Files’ science fiction drama television series debuts on Fox 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1993)
(Saturday, September 10, 1983) — “Maniac” by Michael Sembello peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Sept. 10/17, 1983). Continue reading ‘Maniac’ by Michael Sembello peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1983)
(Saturday, September 10, 1983) — “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘The Safety Dance’ by Men Without Hats peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1983)
Video: 'The War of 1812' (September 10, 1813, at 55:48)
(Friday, September 10, 1813, first shot was fired, from Detroit, at 11:45 a.m. local time; during the Battle of Lake Erie, part of the War of 1812) — An American naval force commanded by Oliver H. Perry defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie today during the War of 1812. (Afterward, Perry sent the message, “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”) Continue reading ‘We have met the enemy and they are ours’: Battle of Lake Erie begins during War of 1812 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1813)
(Saturday, September 10, 1983) — “Lawyers in Love” by Jackson Browne peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lawyers in Love’ by Jackson Browne peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1983)
Video: 'Want A Fight? Liston's Here! Melody Maker Poll Awards 1963 (Featuring The Beatles) - 10 Sep 1963'
(Tuesday, September 10, 1963) — The Beatles attended a luncheon of the Variety Club of Great Britain today at the Savoy Hotel in London to pick up the award for Top Vocal Group of the Year. Continue reading The Beatles receive ‘Top Vocal Group of the Year’ award from Variety Club of Great Britain 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1963)
