Monthly Archives: September 2024

Woody Allen’s ‘Bullets over Broadway’ film premieres at Venice Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1994)


Video: 'Bullets over Broadway' trailer

(Sunday, September 4, 1994)Bullets over Broadway, a crime-comedy film about a struggling playwright who is forced to cast a mobster’s talentless girlfriend in his latest drama in order to get it produced, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Bullets over Broadway’ film premieres at Venice Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1994)

The Beatles leave Indy for Milwaukee follow Ringo Starr’s all-night adventure 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles 1964 at Indiana State Fair 1964 (WISH TV) Unblocked' (The Beatles depart at 13:10)

(Friday, September 4, 1964, 1:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles departed from Weir Cook Airport this afternoon, heading to Milwaukee and concluding the 11th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles leave Indy for Milwaukee follow Ringo Starr’s all-night adventure 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1964)

Fab Four charm Indianapolis in whirlwind press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles 1964 at Indiana State Fair 1964 (WISH TV) Unblocked' (press conference at 7:44)

(Thursday, September 3, 1964, approximately 7:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a lively press conference tonight at the Radio Building during their first full North American tour. Continue reading Fab Four charm Indianapolis in whirlwind press conference 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)

The Beatles rock Indianapolis with first of two shows at State Fair Coliseum 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live In Indianapolis 1964 [full remix]'

(Thursday, September 3, 1964, 6:21 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles electrified Indianapolis tonight with two performances at the Indiana State Fair Coliseum, drawing 12,413 fans to the first show and 16,924 to the second, marking the 11th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles rock Indianapolis with first of two shows at State Fair Coliseum 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)

‘Wild Night’ by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1994)

(Saturday, September 3, 1994) — “Wild Night” by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wild Night’ by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1994)

Jewish diarist Anne Frank, 15, deported on last transport from Westerbork to Auschwitz concentration camp 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1944)


Video: 'The Last Seven Months of Anne Frank - English Subtitles' (Sept. 3, 1944, at 22:01)

(Sunday, September 3, 1944; part of The Holocaust during World War II) — Fifteen-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank, along with her family and other occupants of the Secret Annex, was deported today from the Westerbork transit camp in the Netherlands to the Auschwitz concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. Continue reading Jewish diarist Anne Frank, 15, deported on last transport from Westerbork to Auschwitz concentration camp 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1944)

The Beatles land in Indianapolis amid fan frenzy and press coverage 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)


Video: 'Beatles in Indianapolis - Arrival'

(Thursday, September 3, 1964, shortly before 1:00 a.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Early this morning, The Beatles arrived at Weir Cook Airport in Indianapolis for the 11th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles land in Indianapolis amid fan frenzy and press coverage 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)

U.S. President George W. Bush accepts GOP nomination, attacks Democratic challenger John Kerry on national security 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 2004)


Video: 'George W. Bush Accepting the Presidential Nomination, 2004'

(Thursday, September 2, 2004, 10:09 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 Republican National Convention) — President George W. Bush formally accepted the Republican nomination for a second term tonight, promising to create jobs, expand healthcare, and improve educational opportunities. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush accepts GOP nomination, attacks Democratic challenger John Kerry on national security 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 2004)

12,000 fans go wild as The Beatles rock Philly at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Convention Hall, Philadelphia, USA (Wednesday 2nd September 1964)'

(Wednesday, September 2, 1964, 9:30 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed for 12,037 ecstatic fans at Convention Hall in Philadelphia tonight, marking the 10th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading 12,000 fans go wild as The Beatles rock Philly at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)

Three Beatles share candid backstage insights in Philadelphia Interviews 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)


Video: 'Paul Mccartney Talks About Acting, Folk-Rock, Miami And The Press On 29th August' (Sep. 2, 1964, at 0:00-1:20)

(Wednesday, September 2, 1964, 6:30-9:15 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — WFUN-AM’s Larry Kane captured a series of revealing interviews with the Beatles tonight backstage at Convention Hall, Philadelphia, between their press conference and evening concert on the 10th stop of the band’s first full North American tour. Continue reading Three Beatles share candid backstage insights in Philadelphia Interviews 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)