Monthly Archives: September 2024

‘The House of the Rising Sun’ by The Animals peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

(Saturday, September 5, 1964) — “The House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 5/12/19, 1964). Continue reading ‘The House of the Rising Sun’ by The Animals peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

‘How Do You Do It?’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

(Saturday, September 5, 1964) — “How Do You Do It?” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘How Do You Do It?’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

‘And I Love Her’ by The Beatles peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

(Saturday, September 5, 1964) — “And I Love Her” by the Beatles peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘And I Love Her’ by The Beatles peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)

Battle of the Marne begins 25 miles east of Paris, setting stage for four years of trench warfare 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1914)


Video: 'The First Battle of the Marne (1914)'

(Saturday, September 5, 1914, morning ; during the First Battle of the Marne, part of the Western Front of World War I) — The First Battle of the Marne, a decisive counterattack by six French field armies and the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) against the advancing German Imperial Army, began today when the French Sixth Army left Paris to the east and engaged cavalry patrols with the German Sixth Army at the River Ourcq. Continue reading Battle of the Marne begins 25 miles east of Paris, setting stage for four years of trench warfare 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1914)

The Beatles perform at Milwaukee Arena during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Milwaukee Arena, Wisconsin, USA (Friday 4th September 1964)'

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 9:08 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed for 12,000 fans tonight at the Milwaukee Arena on the 12th stop of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Milwaukee Arena during North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

The Beatles hold Milwaukee press conference without John Lennon 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles play Milwaukee in 1964' (press conference at 2:15)

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 5:00 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, continuing their first full North American tour, held a press conference and granted interviews this afternoon and early evening at the Coach House Motor Inn in Milwaukee. The event marked the 12th stop on their groundbreaking tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold Milwaukee press conference without John Lennon 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

The Beatles arrive in Milwaukee to frenzied fan reception on North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles play Milwaukee in 1964' (arrival at 0:00-2:05)

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 4:30 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles landed at Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this afternoon, welcomed by nearly one thousand eager fans, as they embarked on the 12th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Milwaukee to frenzied fan reception on North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)