Daily Archives: August 24, 2024

The White House, U.S. Capitol set on fire by British troops 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1814)

1810s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'When the British burned the White House'

(Wednesday, August 24, 1814, 10:30 p.m. local time; during the Burning of Washington, part the War of 1812) — Following the defeat of American forces at the Battle of Bladensburg, British forces led by Major-General Robert Ross marched on Washington, D.C., tonight setting fire to multiple public buildings; including The White House, United States Capitol, and Washington Navy Yard. Continue reading The White House, U.S. Capitol set on fire by British troops 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1814) →

The Beatles attend garden party for Hemophilia Foundation in Brentwood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)

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


Video: 'Don DeFore family Meet the Beatles 1964 private Brentwood party'

(Monday, August 24, 1964, 5:15 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — After spending most of their day relaxing by the pool at their Hollywood mansion hideaway, The Beatles today attended a garden party benefiting the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California, held at the Brentwood, California, home of Capitol records president Alan Livingston’s mother-in-law. Continue reading The Beatles attend garden party for Hemophilia Foundation in Brentwood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964) →

‘(You’re) Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “(You’re) Having My Baby” by Paul Anka (recorded as a duet with female vocalist Odia Coates) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, Sept. 7, 1974). Continue reading ‘(You’re) Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Tell Me Something Good’ by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Tell Me Something Good” by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Tell Me Something Good’ by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Slow Down’/’Matchbox’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)

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


Video: 'Slow Down (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, August 24, 1964) — “Slow Down“/”Matchbox” by The Beatles was released today as a single in the U.S. by Capitol records. Continue reading ‘Slow Down’/’Matchbox’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964) →