Daily Archives: December 19, 2023

The Beatles interviewed by ‘ITN News’ during rehearsals for Christmas show 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1963)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Christmas Greetings - Interview - ITN News - 25 December 1963'

(Thursday, December 19, 1963) — During rehearsals of The Beatles Christmas Show at the Astoria in Finsbury Park in London, photo calls and press interviews were held today, including a short interview for “ITN News” for airing on Dec. 25, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by ‘ITN News’ during rehearsals for Christmas show 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1963) →

‘A Christmas Carol’ novella by Charles Dickens first published in London 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1843)

1840s, Christmas


Video: '19th December 1843: A Christmas Carol first published'

(Tuesday, December 19, 1843) — A Christmas Carol, a novella by English author Charles Dickens, was first published today in London by Chapman & Hall. Continue reading ‘A Christmas Carol’ novella by Charles Dickens first published in London 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1843) →