Monthly Archives: October 2023

The Beatles perform ‘She Loves You’ on ‘The Ken Dodd Show’ radio show in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - She Loves You (BBC, The Ken Dodd Show - 3 November 1963)'

(Wednesday, October 9, 1963, 10:00-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — On John Lennon’s 23rd birthday, The Beatles made their only appearance on the BBC radio programme The Ken Dodd Show tonight at the BBC’s Paris Studio in London, performing “She Loves You” for airing on Nov. 3, 1963, at 2:30 p.m. Continue reading The Beatles perform ‘She Loves You’ on ‘The Ken Dodd Show’ radio show in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1963) →

Elvis and Priscilla Presley end six-year marriage with a kiss in Santa Monica, California 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1973)

1970s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Elvis & Priscilla - Always on my mind'

(Tuesday, October 9, 1973) — Rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley, 38, and his wife, Priscilla, finally ended their marriage with a friendly kiss today after Santa Monica Superior Court approval of a modified property settlement in which he will pay her nearly $1.5 million. Continue reading Elvis and Priscilla Presley end six-year marriage with a kiss in Santa Monica, California 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1973) →

‘Making Love Out of Nothing at All’ by Air Supply peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 8, 1983) — “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” by Air Supply peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Making Love Out of Nothing at All’ by Air Supply peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1983) →

California Gray Davis concedes California voters recalled him and elected actor Arnold Schwarzenegger their new governor 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 2003)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s


Video: 'The 2003 Recall of California Governor Davis - Part 1'

(Tuesday, October 7, 2003, Davis conceded at 10:00 p.m. PDT; during the 2003 California gubernatorial recall election) — Angry Californians ousted unpopular Democratic Gov. Gray Davis today and replaced him with Republican movie star and political novice Arnold Schwarzenegger. Continue reading California Gray Davis concedes California voters recalled him and elected actor Arnold Schwarzenegger their new governor 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 2003) →

The Rolling Stones record Lennon-McCartney’s ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ for band’s second single 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'The Rolling Stones - I Wanna Be Your Man - 1964 (STEREO in)'

(Monday, October 7, 1963) — The Rolling Stones recorded their second single today at Kingsway Sound studio in London, including “I Wanna Be Your Man,” composed and given to the group by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, members of another British rock band, The Beatles, and “Stoned,” an original group composition. Continue reading The Rolling Stones record Lennon-McCartney’s ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ for band’s second single 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1963) →

U.S. President Kennedy signs ratification of treaty banning all but underground nuclear tests 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1963)

Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Kennedy Signs Test Ban Treaty (1963)'

(Monday, October 7, 1963, 10:00 a.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy formally ratified the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) today, calling it “a clear and honorable national commitment” to the cause of man’s survival. Continue reading U.S. President Kennedy signs ratification of treaty banning all but underground nuclear tests 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1963) →