Video: 'Snookeroo'
(Tuesday, September 17, 1974, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PDT) — Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “Snookeroo,” written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, were recorded tonight at Sunset Sound in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Snookeroo’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 17 1974)
Video: 'Goldfinger' (trailer)
(Thursday, September 17, 1964, 8:15 p.m. BST) — Goldfinger, the third installment in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square. Continue reading Sean Connery absent at ‘Goldfinger’ premiere in London as third James Bond film debuts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1964)
Video: 'Operation Market Garden: The Allies' Disastrous Attempt To End The War Early'
(Sunday, September 17, 1944, 12:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time; during Operation Market Garden, part of the Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine on the Western Front during the Second World War) — In a bold maneuver to outflank German defenses, thousands of Allied airborne troops landed behind enemy lines in the Netherlands today, following a massive bombing campaign by American and British heavy bombers. Continue reading Allied paratroopers launch Operation Market Garden, landing behind German lines in Holland 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1944)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The City Park Stadium, New Orleans, USA (Wednesday 16th September 1964)'
(Wednesday, September 16, 1964, 9:25 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight at City Park Stadium in New Orleans during the band’s 22nd stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles thrill fans in New Orleans after meeting Fats Domino 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1964)
Video: 'Gerald Ford-Remarks on Clemency for Vietnam Era Draft Evaders (September 16,1974)'
(Monday, September 16, 1974, 11:17 a.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War; also during the Watergate scandal) — Eight days after granting disgraced former President Richard Nixon an unconditional pardon, U.S. President Gerald Ford today offered conditional amnesty to thousands of Vietnam-era draft evaders and military deserters who agree to work for up to two years in public service jobs. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford offers conditional amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders, deserters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1974)
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)
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)
(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)
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)
(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I Shot the Sheriff” by Eric Clapton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)
