Video: 'The Opening Scene of Friends'
(Thursday, September 22, 1994, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Friends, an American television sitcom that revolves around six friends in their 20s and early 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City, premiered tonight on NBC. Continue reading ‘Friends’ television sitcom premieres on NBC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1994)
Video: 'Zero Mostel " If I Were a Rich Man " Fiddler on the Roof "'
(Tuesday, September 22, 1964, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — Fiddler on the Roof, the poignant and powerful musical that explores the struggles of a Jewish father to uphold his religious traditions amid the encroaching influences of the outside world, opened tonight on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre (located at 249 West 45th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan) in New York City. Continue reading ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ musical opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1964)
(Saturday, September 22, 1984) — “Missing You” by John Waite peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Missing You’ by John Waite peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1984)
(Saturday, September 22, 1984) — “The Warrior by Scandal peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Warrior’ by Scandal peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1984)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Proud Mum 1974'
(Sunday, September 22, 1974) — In a session shrouded in mystery, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, recording under the alias “The Whippets,” laid down two unique tracks at EMI Studios today in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Mother’s Pride’ jingle under alias ‘The Whippets’ at EMI Studios in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1974)
Video: 'John Lennon on KSAN-FM radio interview (9/21/1974)'
(Saturday, September 21, 1974, evening PDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon continued his promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges (which would be released in five days, first in the U.S.) with a notable appearance on KSAN-FM today in San Francisco. Continue reading John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with relaxed KSAN-FM interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 21 1974)
Video: 'Beatles Anthology Part 4 '64 August to '65 August' (Sept. 21, 1964, at 17:58-18:25)
(Monday, September 21, 1964, 9:35 p.m. BST; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived back at London Airport (now Heathrow) this evening, concluding their groundbreaking first North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles return to London after triumphant North American tour, greeted by thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1964)
(Saturday, September 21, 1974) — “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe’ by Barry White peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974)
(Saturday, September 21, 1974) — “Who Do You Think You Are” by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974)
(Saturday, September 21, 1974) — “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974)
