Daily Archives: December 15, 2024

Battle of the Bulge begins as German forces launch surprise World War II assault through Ardennes 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'World War II in HD: Battle of the Bulge | History'

(Saturday, December 16, 1944, 5:30 a.m. local time; during the Battle of the Bulge on the Western Front of World War II) — The Battle of the Bulge began this morning as three German armies launched a surprise counterattack against Allied forces through the densely forested Ardennes region of Wallonia in Belgium, catching Allied forces completely off guard. Continue reading Battle of the Bulge begins as German forces launch surprise World War II assault through Ardennes 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1944) →

George Harrison performs second of two shows Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)

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

Video: '[NEW FILM] George Harrison - Live at Nassau Coliseum, New York (December 15th, 1974) [8mm Film]' (evening show)

(Sunday, December 15, 1974, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST; during the 24th stop of 26-city, 45-show George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the second of two shows tonight at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York, on the 24th stop of his 26-city, 45-show “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs second of two shows Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974) →

George Harrison performs first of two shows at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)

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

Video: 'George Harrison - Live At Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York (December 15, 1974) [Afternoon Show]'

(Sunday, December 15, 1974, first show was scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EST; during the 24th stop of 26-city, 45-show George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the first of two shows today at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York, on the 24th stop of his 26-city, 45-show “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs first of two shows at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974) →

‘Beatles ’65’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1964)

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


Video: 'Beatles '65 (US) Album' (11 clips)

(Tuesday, December 15, 1964) — Beatles ’65, The Beatles’ seventh American album, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1964) →

Bandleader Glenn Miller’s plane vanishes over English Channel on flight to Paris during World War II 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Mysterious disappearance of Glenn Miller's airplane might be solved'

(Friday, December 15, 1944; during World War II) — A single-engine plane carrying Maj. Glenn Miller, director of the U.S. Air Force Band and legendary big band musician, disappeared today in bad weather over the English Channel. Continue reading Bandleader Glenn Miller’s plane vanishes over English Channel on flight to Paris during World War II 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1944) →