Video: 'History of the Times Square New Year's Eve party'
(Saturday, December 31, 1904, late evening local time) — New York’s Times Square saw its first New Year’s Eve celebration tonight, with an estimated 200,000 people in attendance. Continue reading Times Square hosts first New Year’s Eve celebration, drawing 200,000 revelers 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1904)
Video: 'George M. Dallas - 11th U.S. Vice President'
(Saturday, December 31, 1864, morning local time) — George M. Dallas, the 11th vice president of the United States from 1845 to 1849 during the administration of President James K. Polk, died from a heart attack this morning at his home in Philadelphia. He was 72. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President George M. Dallas, 72, dies in Philadelphia 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1864)
(Sunday, December 29, 1974) — John Lennon signed the paperwork that officially dissolved the Beatles today while on holiday at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Florida, ending one of the most storied chapters in rock ‘n’ roll history. Continue reading John Lennon officially ends Beatles partnership while on holiday at Disney World 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1974)
(Saturday, December 28, 1974) — “Angie Baby” by Helen Reddy peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Angie Baby’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1974)
(Monday, December 28, 1974) — The studio LP Dark Horse by ex-Beatle George Harrison debuted at #58 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Dark Horse’ studio album by George Harrison debuts at #58 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison - Ding Dong, Ding Dong'
(Thursday, December 26, 1974) — Six days following the conclusion of his “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour,” former Beatle George Harrison shot a 16mm color promotional clip for for his new single “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” (released three days ago in the U.S., having been released in the UK on Dec. 6, 1974) today at his Friar Park mansion near London. Continue reading George Harrison shoots ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ promo video 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1974)
(Saturday, December 26, 1964) — “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 26, 1964, January 2, 1965). Continue reading ‘I Feel Fine’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1964)
(Saturday, December 26, 1964) — “She’s a Woman” by The Beatles peaked today at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘She’s a Woman’ by The Beatles peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1964)
(Saturday, December 26, 1964) — “Goin’ Out of My Head” by Little Anthony & the Imperials peaked today at #6 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Goin’ Out of My Head’ by Little Anthony & the Imperials peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1964)
Video: 'Special Report: Boxing Day Tsunami Anniversary'
(Sunday, December 26, 2004, 7:58:23 a.m. Western Indonesian Time) — 227,898 people in 14 countries, mostly in southern Asia, were killed today by a 100-foot-high tsunami triggered by a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean. Continue reading 227,898 people in 14 countries killed as massive tsunami strikes southern Asia following 9.1-magnitude earthquake in Indian Ocean 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 2004)
