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)
Video: 'Hidden History: Integration of Alabama Schools'
(Monday, September 9, 1963, morning, local time; during the civil rights movement) — Sonnie Hereford IV, 6, became the first African-American student to integrate public schools in Alabama this morning following a lengthy court battle. Continue reading Sonnie Hereford IV becomes first African-American child to integrate an Alabama public school 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1963)
Video: '211 - The Allies' Latest Victory - WW2 - September 10, 1943' (Allied invasion of Italy at 2:45)
(Thursday, September 9, 1943, 3:20 a.m. Central European Summer Time; during the Allied invasion of Italy, part of the Italian Campaign of World War II) — The second and main phase of the Allied invasion of Italy, Operation Avalanche, commenced today, as the U.S. Army VI Corps and the British Army X Corps stormed the beaches at the Gulf of Salerno, and encountered heavy resistance from German forces. Continue reading Allied forces land on Italian mainland at Salerno and Taranto during World War II 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1943)
(Saturday, September 8, 1973) — “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Sept. 8/22, 1973). Continue reading ‘Let’s Get It On’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1973)
(Saturday, September 8, 1973) — “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” by Al Green peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Here I Am (Come and Take Me)’ by Al Green peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1973)
