Monthly Archives: November 2024

‘Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)’ by Reunion peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)” by Reunion peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)’ by Reunion peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974) →

‘Only You (And You Alone)’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #63 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Only You (And You Alone)” by (former Beatle) Ringo Starr debuted at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Only You (And You Alone)’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #63 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974) →

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr releases ‘Goodnight Vienna’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Goodnight Vienna' (11 clips)

(Friday, November 15, 1974) — The album Goodnight Vienna, ex-Beatle Ringo Starr’s second solo rock studio album, was released today in the UK (Nov. 18, 1974, in the U.S.). Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr releases ‘Goodnight Vienna’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1974) →

Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman begin ‘March to the Sea’ from Atlanta 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Sherman's March: A Civil War Turning Point | The Conquerors (S1, E8) | Full Episode' (Nov. 15, 1864, at 1:30)

(Tuesday, November 15, 1864; during American Civil War) — After destroying Atlanta’s warehouses and railroad facilities, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman began their “March to the Sea” today with the goal of crippling the region’s military and economic resources. Continue reading Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman begin ‘March to the Sea’ from Atlanta 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1864) →

The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles | "Thank Your Lucky Stars" ITV-UK Special | 1964'

(Saturday, November 14, 1964, 1:00-5:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles rehearsed and recorded their seventh contribution to the television show Thank Your Lucky Stars this afternoon at Teddington Studio Centre in Teddington, miming to four songs. Continue reading The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964) →

‘I Need You Now’ by Eddie Fisher peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1954)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, November 13, 1954) — “I Need You Now” by Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 13/20/27, 1954). Continue reading ‘I Need You Now’ by Eddie Fisher peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1954) →

Six DeFeo family members murdered by eldest son in Amityville, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1974)

1970s


Video: 'The True Story Behind "The Amityville Horror"'

(Wednesday, November 13, 1974, at about 3:00 a.m. EST) — A well-to-do car dealer, his wife and four of his five children were shot and killed while they slept in their beds inside the family’s home at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, on Long Island, killed by eldest son Ronald DeFeo, Jr., 23. Continue reading Six DeFeo family members murdered by eldest son in Amityville, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1974) →