Monthly Archives: September 2024

The Beatles’ Cleveland concert temporarily halted amid fan chaos 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Public Auditorium, Cleveland, USA (Tuesday 15th September 1964)'

(Tuesday, September 15, 1964, approximately 9:45 p.m. EDT during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles’ highly anticipated performance at Cleveland’s Public Auditorium was briefly stopped tonight after fans broke through a police line and rushed the stage, forcing local authorities to intervene for safety concerns. Continue reading The Beatles’ Cleveland concert temporarily halted amid fan chaos 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964)

The Beatles hold two press conferences in Cleveland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964)


Video: 'THE BEATLES IN CLEVELAND 1964 FANS & PRESS CONFERENCE BEATLEMANIA IN OHIO!'

(Tuesday, September 15, 1964 during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a two press conferences (one to all members of the press, the second for the benefit of WHK Radio contest winners) today at the Sheraton Hotel before their concert in Cleveland during the band’s 21st stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold two press conferences in Cleveland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964)

‘If This Is It’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1984)

(Saturday, September 15, 1984) — “If This Is It” by Huey Lewis and the News peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘If This Is It’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1984)

The Beatles thrill 12,603 fans at Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1964)


Video: 'Beatles at the Civic Arena, Pgh 9/14/1964'

(Monday, September 14, 1964, approximately 9:45 p.m. EDT during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed to a packed audience of 12,603 fans tonight at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, marking the iconic band’s only performance in the city. Continue reading The Beatles thrill 12,603 fans at Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1964)

‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I’m Leaving It All Up to You” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

‘I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife’ by Cher peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife” by Cher peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife’ by Cher peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

Francis Scott Key begins writing poem later used for ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1814)


Video: 'The War of 1812' (Sep. 13-14, 1814, at 1:36:28)

(Wednesday, September 14, 1814; during the Battle of Baltimore, part of the War of 1812) — American lawyer Francis Scott Key was inspired to begin writing the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry” (later “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the U.S. national anthem) today after witnessing how an American flag flying over the Maryland fort had withstood a night of bombardment by the British Royal Navy during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Continue reading Francis Scott Key begins writing poem later used for ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1814)

The Beatles perform first of two sold-out shows at Baltimore Civic Center 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Civic Center, Baltimore, USA (Sunday 13th September 1964)'

(Sunday, September 13, 1964, The Beatles appeared on stage at approximately 5:15 p.m. and again at 9:50 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles made their only visit to Baltimore today, performing two sold-out shows at the Civic Center to a combined audience of 28,000 fans. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two sold-out shows at Baltimore Civic Center 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1964)

The Beatles dazzle 13,909 fans in historic Boston Garden concert 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Boston Garden, Boston, USA (Saturday 12th September 1964)'

(Saturday, September 12, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles delivered an electrifying performance tonight at the Boston Garden, thrilling 13,909 enthusiastic fans in what was their only visit to the iconic venue. Continue reading The Beatles dazzle 13,909 fans in historic Boston Garden concert 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1964)