Video: 'Goodnight Vienna - 1974 Ringo Starr TV Commercial'
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr shot a TV commercial today for his album Goodnight Vienna at the Capitol Records tower in Hollywood, California. Continue reading Ringo Starr films commercial, promo video for new album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’ by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Jazzman” by Carole King peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jazzman’ by Carole King peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Tin Man” by America peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Tin Man’ by America peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Back Home Again” by John Denver peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Back Home Again’ by John Denver peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Carefree Highway” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Carefree Highway’ by Gordon Lightfoot peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Junior’s Farm” by (former Beatle) Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Junior’s Farm’ by Paul McCartney and Wings debuts at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1904'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1904, during the 1904 presidential campaign) — Republican U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt of New York was elected to a full term today, defeating Democratic challenger Alton B. Parker, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals. Continue reading U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt elected to full term, defeating Alton B. Parker 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1904)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1864'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1864, during the 1864 presidential campaign) — Near the end of the American Civil War, National Union (Republican) President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois was elected to a second term today, soundly defeating Democratic challenger Major General George B. McClellan of New Jersey. Continue reading U.S. President Abraham Lincoln wins re-election, defeating George B. McClellan 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1864)
Video: 'Ringo Starr And Keith Moon Introduce Sparks - ABC In Concert 2nd Anniversary Show - 8 November 1974'
(Friday, November 8, 1974) — Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr made a surprise appearance today at Aquarius Theatre in Los Angeles during the taping of ABC’s fortnightly music program, In Concert, hosted by fellow drummer Keith Moon of The Who. Continue reading Ringo Starr makes cameo appearance on ABC-TV music show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1974)
