Video: 'Democratic convention in New York City 1924'
(Wednesday, July 9, 1924, 3:38 p.m. EDT) — Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom John W. Davis of West Virginia was nominated for president of the United States today by delegates at the 1924 Democratic National Convention meeting at Madison Square Garden in New York. Continue reading Democrats nominate John W. Davis to challenge U.S. President Calvin Coolidge in general election 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1924)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1904'
(Saturday, July 9, 1904, 5:45 a.m. local time) — Chief Judge of New York Court of Appeals Alton B. Parker of New York was nominated for president of the United States today by delegates at the 1904 Democratic National Convention meeting at the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall. Continue reading Democrats nominate Alton B. Parker to challenge U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt in general election 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1904)
Video: 'Hey Diddle (Ernie Winfrey Mix)'
(Monday, July 8, 1974; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney recorded overdubs to his song “Hey Diddle” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville. Continue reading Paul McCartney revives ‘Hey Diddle’ with fresh overdubs at Nashville’s Soundshop Studios 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1974)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “When Doves Cry” by Prince peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (July 7/14/21/28, Aug. 4, 1984). Continue reading ‘When Doves Cry’ by Prince peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “Jump (for My Love)” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jump (for My Love)’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dance Hall Days’ by Wang Chung peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
Video: 'The Beatles Interview - July 07, 1964 (Improved Audio)'
(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 5:30-6:00 p.m. BST) — After recording an appearance on the BBC television show Top Of The Pops at Lime Grove Studios in London was complete, The Beatles were driven to Television House, the central London studio run by the Rediffusion company, where they recorded an interview today for Scene At 6.30, which was shown at 6:30 p.m. BST. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “I Lost on Jeopardy” by “Weird Al” Yankovic at #81 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Lost on Jeopardy’ by ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic peaks at #81 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
(Saturday, July 7, 1984) — “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” by The Pretenders peaked at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Thin Line Between Love and Hate’ by The Pretenders peaks at #83 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1984)
Video: 'The Beatles 7 july 1964' (Lime Grove Studios in London at 0:00-0:21)
(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 2:00-5:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the BBC television show Top Of The Pops today at Lime Grove Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)
