Monthly Archives: March 2024

‘Oh My My’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Oh My My'

(Saturday, March 9, 1974) — “Oh My My” by former Beatle Ringo Starr debuted at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the highest debut on today’s chart and the third and final single from his first solo rock music album Ringo. Continue reading ‘Oh My My’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1974) →

The Beatles complete last sequence filmed inside a train for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Filming On The Train For A Hard Day`s Night - Follow The Beatles - 3-9 March 1964'

(Monday, March 9, 1964) — The Beatles today completed the last sequence filmed inside a train for the band’s debut movie A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles complete last sequence filmed inside a train for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1964) →

Former U.S. President Millard Fillmore, 74, dies in Buffalo, New York 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1874)

1870s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Millard Fillmore: Last of the Whigs (1850 - 1853)'

(Sunday, March 8, 1874, 11:10 p.m. EST) — Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853, died this evening in Buffalo, New York, at age 74, after suffering a second stroke in as many months. Continue reading Former U.S. President Millard Fillmore, 74, dies in Buffalo, New York 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1874) →

Paul McCartney interviewed in London for NBC-TV’s ‘Today’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1974)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney Interviewed On The Today Show - 12-13 March 1974'‘

(Friday, March 8, 1974) — At his MPL offices in London today, at the end of the current Wings rehearsals, former Beatle Paul McCartney gave a two-part interview to Scott Osbourne for Today on NBC-TV to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his marriage to Linda. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed in London for NBC-TV’s ‘Today’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1974) →

‘From Me to You’ by The Beatles debuts at #86 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1964)

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

(Saturday, March 7, 1964) — “From Me to You” by The Beatles debuted at #86 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s sixth appearance on the chart in eight weeks. Continue reading ‘From Me to You’ by The Beatles debuts at #86 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1964) →

The Beatles film ‘Hey Mister, Can We Have Our Ball Back’ sequence 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1964)

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


Video: '"Hey Mister, Can We Have Our Ball Back?"

(Wednesday, March 4, 1964) — The Beatles traveled today between Acton, in west London, and Minehead in the west of England, filming more of the train sequences in their debut film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Hey Mister, Can We Have Our Ball Back’ sequence 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1964) →

‘Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)’ by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1944)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, March 4, 1944) — “Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)” by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra (with vocals by Bob Eberly and Kitty Kallen) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for seven consecutive weeks (Mar. 4/11/18/25, Apr. 1/8/15, 1944). Continue reading ‘Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)’ by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1944) →