Video: 'The Beatles Interview For Day By Day - Astoria Cinema, London - 24 December 1963'
(Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 1963) — The Beatles were interviewed today for the Dec. 24 edition ITV program Day By Day during rehearsals for “The Beatles Christmas Show,” a 16-night live extravaganza beginning tonight at Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park, London. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ITV’s ‘Day By Day’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1963)
Video: 'Dec. 22, 1963 | LBJ Leads Candlelight Memorial to JFK'
(Sunday, December 22, 1963, 4:00 p.m. EST) — Thousands of candles burned bright in the gathering dusk of Washington tonight as the nation ended 30-day period of mourning for U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated one month ago today in Dallas, Texas. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson ends official mourning period for JFK with candlelight service at Lincoln Memorial 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1963)
(Saturday, December 22, 1973) — “Hello It’s Me” by Todd Rundgren peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hello It’s Me’ by Todd Rundgren peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)
(Saturday, December 22, 1973) — “Rockin’ Roll Baby” by The Stylistics peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rockin’ Roll Baby’ by The Stylistics peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)
(Saturday, December 22, 1973) — “My Music” by Loggins and Messina peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Music’ by Loggins and Messina peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)
Video: 'Band On The Run (full album) by Paul McCartney and Wings' (note: the original North American releases contained "Helen Wheels" track 8 between "No Words" and "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)"
(Saturday, December 22, 1973) — Band on the Run, the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, debut at #33 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘Band on the Run’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)
(Saturday, December 21, 1963) — “Be True to Your School” The Beach Boys peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Be True to Your School’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1963)
(Saturday, December 21, 1963) — “In My Room” by The Beach Boys peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘In My Room’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1963)
Video: 'Jefferson's Revolutionary Louisiana Purchase | The American Presidency with Bill Clinton (Season 1)'
(Tuesday, December 20, 1803) — The Louisiana Purchase was completed today as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from the French First Republic to the United States at the Cabildo, with a flag-raising ceremony in the Plaza de Armas, now Jackson Square. Continue reading United States nearly doubles in size as Louisiana Purchase completed 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1803)
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)
