Monthly Archives: March 2024

‘I Only Want to Be with You’ by Dusty Springfield peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 14, 1964) — “I Only Want to Be with You” by Dusty Springfield peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Only Want to Be with You’ by Dusty Springfield peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964) →

‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles debuts at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964)

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

(Saturday, March 14, 1964) — “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles debuted at #55 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s seventh appearance on the chart in nine weeks. Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles debuts at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964) →

U.S. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall born in North Manchester, Indiana 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1854)

1850s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'America's WITTIEST Vice President??? Thomas Marshall's interesting legacy'

(Tuesday, March 14, 1854) — Thomas R. Marshall, 28th vice president of the United States from 1913 to 1921 under President Woodrow Wilson, was born today in North Manchester, Indiana. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall born in North Manchester, Indiana 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1854) →

Ex-Beatle John Lennon attends AFI tribute to James Cagney in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1974)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'AFI Salutes James Cagney American Film Institute March 31st 1974' (John Lennon at 25:37-25:41)

(Wednesday, March 13, 1974, evening PDT) — One day after being ejected from the Troubadour Club for heckling during a performance by the comedy duo The Smothers Brothers, a clean and sober looking John Lennon attended the American Film Institute tribute dinner to legendary film actor James Cagney tonight at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Continue reading Ex-Beatle John Lennon attends AFI tribute to James Cagney in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1974) →

‘Make Love to Me’ by Jo Stafford peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1954)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, March 13, 1954) — “Make Love to Me” by Jo Stafford peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of three non-consecutive weeks (Mar. 13/27, Apr. 3, 1954). Continue reading ‘Make Love to Me’ by Jo Stafford peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1954) →

The Beatles film scenes for debut feature film at London’s Gatwick Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Filming At Gatwick Airport For A Hard Day`s Night - Follow The Beatles - 13 March 1964'

(Friday, March 13, 1964, The Beatles arrived at 10:00 a.m. GMT) — Following two days at Twickenham Film Studios, work on The Beatles’ first motion picture A Hard Day’s Night moved to London’s Gatwick Airport today. Continue reading The Beatles film scenes for debut feature film at London’s Gatwick Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1964) →

Paul McCartney filmed backstage after boxing match in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1974)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney Backstage At A John Conteh Fight - Empire Pool Wembley, London - 12 March 1974'

(Tuesday, March 12, 1974, evening GMT) — Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, were filmed backstage tonight at the Empire Pool Wembley in London after Liverpudlian boxer John Conteh defeated Tom Bogs of Denmark and retain the European light-heavyweight title. Continue reading Paul McCartney filmed backstage after boxing match in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1974) →