Daily Archives: September 8, 2024

The Beatles perform second of two shows at Montreal’s Forum amid death threats 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles perfoms in Forum, Montreal, Canada'

(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, approximately 9:50 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at the Forum in Montreal on the 16th stop of their first full North American tour, drawing a combined total of 21,000 fans for both shows. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two shows at Montreal’s Forum amid death threats 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964) →

The Beatles charm Montreal media during Forum press conference 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles in Montreal 1964 Archive News Footage News Reel' (Lennon interview/press conference at 1:00)

(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles hosted a press conference tonight between two shows at the Montreal Forum, marking the band’s 16th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles charm Montreal media during Forum press conference 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964) →

Beatles arrive in Montreal after thousands of fans brave weather at airport 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles in Montreal 1964 Archive News Footage News Reel' (airport arrival at 0:00-1:00)

(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, 2:20 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived at Dorval airport in Montreal this afternoon to begin the band’s 16th stop of it’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading Beatles arrive in Montreal after thousands of fans brave weather at airport 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964) →

The Beatles depart Toronto, head to Montreal 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964)

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


Video: 'A dazzling debut for This Hour Has Seven Days in 1964' (Sept. 8, 1964, at 52:14)

(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, morning EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles departed Toronto International Airport today, heading to Montreal after concluding the 15th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles depart Toronto, head to Montreal 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964) →

First German V-2 rocket strikes British soil, killing three in London during World War II 80 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'The V2 rocket was pointless, and here's why 2"'

(Friday, September 8, 1944, 6:40:52 p.m. British Double Summer Time; during World War II) — A V-2 rocket, the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile, struck Chiswick in west London today, demolishing eleven houses and killing three people. Continue reading First German V-2 rocket strikes British soil, killing three in London during World War II 80 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1944) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Remarks on Signing Proclamation Granting Pardon to Nixon (September 8, 1974)'

(Sunday, September 8, 1974, 11:04 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — In a controversial move that could shape his legacy and political future, U.S. President Gerald Ford granted a “full, free, and absolute pardon” to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed during his time in office. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974) →