Monthly Archives: January 2024

‘When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes’ by The Supremes peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, January 11, 1964) — “When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes‘ by The Supremes peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes’ by The Supremes peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964) →

U.S. Surgeon General declares ‘cigarette smoking contributes substantially to mortality’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)

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


Video: '11th January 1964: US Surgeon General publishes report on the health effects of tobacco smoking'

(Saturday, January 11, 1964, released to the press at 9:00 a.m. EST) — Heavy cigarette smoking is the principal cause of cancer of the lungs and the larynx and a health hazard so grave as to call for remedial action, a blue-ribbon science panel concluded today. Continue reading U.S. Surgeon General declares ‘cigarette smoking contributes substantially to mortality’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964) →

‘Introducing… The Beatles’ becomes first studio album released in USA by English rock band 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1964)

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


Video: 'Rare Record: Introducing the Beatles (1964)'

(Tuesday, January 7, 1964, 2:30-4:00 p.m. GMT) — Introducing… The Beatles today became the first studio album released by the English rock band The Beatles in the United States. Continue reading ‘Introducing… The Beatles’ becomes first studio album released in USA by English rock band 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1964) →

U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares ‘war on poverty’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Jan. 8, 1964 | LBJ State of the Union Address'

(Wednesday, January 8, 1964, 12:30 p.m. EST) — In his first State of the Union Address, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announced today an “unconditional war on poverty in America,” the unofficial name for proposed legislation in response to a national poverty rate of around nineteen percent. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares ‘war on poverty’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1964) →

‘Gloria’ by The Doors peaks at #71 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Doors

(Saturday, January 7, 1983) — “Gloria” by The Doors, recorded during a rehearsal at Los Angeles Aquarius Theater on July 22, 1969, and released two months ago on the live album Alive, She Cried, peaked at #71 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Gloria’ by The Doors peaks at #71 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1984) →