Daily Archives: September 23, 2024

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1944)


Video: 'FDR Fala Campaign Speech 1944'

(Saturday, September 23, 1944, 9:31 p.m. EWT; during the 1944 United States presidential election campaign, held during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opened his campaign for a fourth term tonight, derisively defending Fala, his black Scottie dog, against a Republican political attack. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1944)

Former Beatle George Harrison launches ‘Ravi Shankar’s Music Festival from India’ tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 23 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison Introduces Ravi Shankar At The Royal Albert Hall, London - 23 September 1974'

(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Former Beatle George Harrison introduced Ravi Shankar on stage tonight at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the Music Festival’s debut performance, ] before accompanying them on a short tour of Europe. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison launches ‘Ravi Shankar’s Music Festival from India’ tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 23 1974)

‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single by John Lennon released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1974)


Video: 'WHATEVER GETS YOU THRU THE NIGHT. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon (official music video HD)'

(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon released “Whatever Gets You thru the Night”/“Beef Jerky” single by former Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 4, 1974 in the UK), the lead single from his forthcoming album Walls and Bridges. Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single by John Lennon released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1974)