Daily Archives: December 21, 2024

‘Mine for Me’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #91 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974)

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

(Saturday, December 21, 1974) — “Mine for Me” by Rod Stewart (written by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) peaked at #91 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mine for Me’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #91 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974) →

Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman capture Savannah in historic Civil War ‘March to the Sea’ 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Blood and Glory: The Civil War in Color: Sherman's March to Savannah | History'

(Wednesday, December 21, 1864; during the American Civil War) — Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman today concluded their 37-day “March to the Sea,” which had begun in Atlanta on Nov. 15, 1864, and ended with the capture of Savannah, Georgia. Continue reading Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman capture Savannah in historic Civil War ‘March to the Sea’ 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1864) →

George Harrison, John Lennon jointly interviewed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974)

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

Video: 'Harrison (minus Lennon) interview Dec 1974'

(Saturday, December 21, 1974, 5:00 a.m. EST) — Following ex-Beatle George Harrison’s end-of-“George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” party at New York’s Hippopotamus Club, fellow former Beatle John Lennon visits George in his hotel room where they are interviewed by the KHJ Los Angeles radio station for a one-hour special. Continue reading George Harrison, John Lennon jointly interviewed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974) →