Video: 'I Feel Fine (2023 Mix)'
(Monday, November 23, 1964) — The single “I Feel Fine/”She’s a Woman” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 27, 1964, in the UK, their eighth British single). Continue reading ‘I Feel Fine’/’She’s a Woman’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1964)
Video: 'Dead, White & Blue Ep. 4: Elbridge Gerry'
(Wednesday, November 23, 1814, between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. local time; during the War of 1812) — Elbridge Gerry, the fifth vice president of the United States under President James Madison since March 4, 1813, died today at his home in the Seven Buildings in Washington, D.C., after suffering a heart attack while visiting Joseph Nourse of the Treasury Department. He was 70. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Elbridge Gerry, 70, dies in Washington, D.C. 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1814)
Video: 'The Beatles - On The Ready, Steady, Go! 1964 (Full Concert) 60fps [HD] no copy'
(Monday, November 23, 1964, afternoon GMT) — The Beatles recorded their third and final performance for pop music show Ready, Steady, Go! this afternoon at Wembley Studios in London, for airing on Nov. 27, 1964, at 6:08 p.m. on the ITV network. Continue reading The Beatles tape performance for ‘Ready Steady Go!’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1964)
Video: 'Judging the Franklin Pierce presidency, one of the worst'
(Friday, November 23, 1804) — Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States (1853–1857), was born today in a log cabin in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin Pierce born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1804)
Video: 'George Harrison - Live in Fort Worth, Texas (November 22, 1974)'
(Friday, November 22, 1974, evening CST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed two shows today at Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, on the 12th stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs in Fort Worth, Texas 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison in Tulsa, 1974' (no audio)
(Thursday, November 21, 1974, evening CST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Tulsa Assembly Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on the 11th stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs in Tulsa 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1974)
(Saturday, November 21, 1964) — “Come a Little Bit Closer” by Jay and the Americans peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Come a Little Bit Closer’ by Jay and the Americans peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1964)
(Saturday, November 21, 1964) — “Amen” by The Impressions debuted at #96 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Amen’ by The Impressions debuts at #96 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 21 1964)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Top Of The Pops, 21st November, 1974, Remastered)'
(Wednesday, November 20, 1974) — Paul McCartney and Wings recorded their fourth studio appearance on Top Of The Pops today, videotaping a pre-recorded backing with live vocal performance of the band’s new single, “Junior’s Farm,” for inclusion in tomorrow night’s show in Studio 8, at the BBC TV Centre in Wood Lane in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings performs on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1974)
Video: 'John Lennon on "Not Only...But Also"' (Nov. 20, 1964 at 0:32-2:58)
(Friday, November 20, 1964, early morning GMT) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed part of a sequence today for a Nov. 29, 1964, appearance on the BBC2’s premiere episode of Dudley Moore’s sketch/variety series Not Only…But Also…. Continue reading John Lennon films appearance for ‘Not Only…But Also…’ premiere 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1964)
