Video: 'NBC News Death of Herbert Hoover Announcement (1964)'
(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, 11:35 a.m. EDT) — Herbert Clark Hoover, the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933, a period marked by the onset of the Great Depression, passed away this morning at the age of 90. Continue reading Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover dies at 90 in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)
(Saturday, October 19, 1974) — “Nothing from Nothing” by Billy Preston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nothing from Nothing’ by Billy Preston peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1974)
(Saturday, October 19, 1974) — “Never My Love” by Blue Swede peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Never My Love’ by Blue Swede peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1974)
Video: 'Walking In The Park With Eloise (Remastered 2014)'
(Friday, October 18, 1974) — The single “Walking in the Park with Eloise,” a jazz instrumental written by Jim McCartney (the father of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) in the early 1920s to the late 1930s, and backed with “Bridge On The River Suite” by the Country Hams (an alias band name by Paul McCartney and Wings with Chet Atkins and Floyd Cramer) was released in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Dec. 2, 1974). Continue reading Paul McCartney’s Country Hams release ‘Walking in the Park with Eloise’/’Bridge on the River Suite’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1974)
Video: 'Eight Days A Week (2023 Mix)'
(Sunday, October 18, 1964, 2:30-11:30 p.m. BST; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles embarked on an intense nine-hour studio session today at Abbey Road Studios in London, completing the recording eight tracks for both their forthcoming single and the highly anticipated fourth studio album, Beatles For Sale. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording eight tracks for new single, studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1964)
Video: 'John Lennon on a Horse outside of Central Park (October 17th, 1974)'
(Thursday, October 17, 1974) — John Lennon was filmed across various New York City locations today for what was initially intended as a promotional video for his latest single, “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night.” Continue reading John Lennon films promo video for ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1974)
(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/24, 1964). Continue reading ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’ by Manfred Mann peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)
(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Street’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)
(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “We’ll Sing in the Sunshine” by Gale Garnett peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘We’ll Sing in the Sunshine’ by Gale Garnett peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)
(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)” by The Beach Boys peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)