Monthly Archives: August 2025

‘Top Hat’ musical comedy film opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1935)


Video: 'Top Hat' trailer

(Thursday, August 29, 1935, 10:05 a.m. EDT)Top Hat, a screwball musical comedy film about a woman who thinks the man who loves her is her best friend’s husband, opened today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Top Hat’ musical comedy film opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1935)

Hurricane Katrina slams into Gulf Coast, killing 1,392 people 20 years ago this hour (Aug 29 2005)


Video: 'Hurricane Katrina Shocking Eyewitness Footage of America's Deadliest Disaster as it happened'

(Monday, August 29, 2005, 6:10 a.m. CDT)Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast this morning near Buras, Louisiana, bringing floods that devastated New Orleans. Katrina would eventually kill 1,392 in the region and cause $108 billion in damage. Continue reading Hurricane Katrina slams into Gulf Coast, killing 1,392 people 20 years ago this hour (Aug 29 2005)

The Beatles perform at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Balboa Stadium, San Diego, USA (Saturday 28th August 1965)' (concert at 0:41)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965, shortly after 9:00 p.m. PDT) — Following a five-day break at a Beverly Hills mansion belonging to Zsa Zsa Gabor, The Beatles’ ten-city 1965 North American tour resumed tonight with a concert at Balboa Stadium in San Diego, California. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)

The Beatles hold a press conference at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'About San Diego: When The Beatles Were In Town' (press conference coverage at 1:02)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. PDT) –The Beatles arrived in San Diego today to resume their 1965 US tour, greeted by a crowd of fans and a ceremonial presentation of keys to the city. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)

The Beatles interviewed about meeting Elvis Presley 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles' Interviews America '64-'65 by Larry Kane Part 4' (Aug. 28, 1965, at 3:34)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — The Beatles were interviewed today at Balboa Stadium in San Diego, California, by Larry Kane WFUN-AM in Miami about the previous night’s meeting with Elvis Presley in Los Angeles.

Paul McCartney & Wings record early version of ‘Beware My Love’ 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1975)


Video: 'Beware My Love (John Bonham Version / 2014 Remaster)'

(Thursday, August 28, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings recorded an early version of “Beware My Love” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record early version of ‘Beware My Love’ 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1975)

‘California Girls’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'California Girls (2002 Stereo Mix)'

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — “California Girls” by The Beach Boys peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘California Girls’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

‘Unchained Melody’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody (High Quality)'

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Unchained Melody’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

‘It’s the Same Old Song’ by Four Tops peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — “It’s the Same Old Song” by the Four Tops peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s the Same Old Song’ by Four Tops peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

‘Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me’ by Mel Carter peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” by Mel Carter peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me’ by Mel Carter peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)