Video: 'The Phantom of the Opera | 1925 | FULL MOVIE *HD* Lon Chaney's STUNNING Performance'
(Sunday, September 6, 1925, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Phantom of the Opera, a silent horror film about a hideously deformed man who haunts the sewers beneath the Paris Opera, premiered tonight at the Astor Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ premieres in New York City 100 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1925)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Borehamwood (September 6th, 1975)'
(Saturday, September 6, 1975, 7:45 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed a full-scale dress rehearsal today at Elstree Film Studios in Hertfordshire, England, ahead of their upcoming Wings Over the World tour, playing to an invited audience of about 900 that included music executives, friends, family, and celebrities such as fellow ex-Ringo Starr, Elton John, Twiggy, and Dave Mason. Continue reading McCartney and Wings stage dress rehearsal for global tour before star-studded audience 50 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1975)
(Saturday, September 6, 1975) — “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sep. 6/13, 1975). Continue reading ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 6 1975)
(Saturday, September 6, 1975) — “Tush” by ZZ Top peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, September 6, 1975) — “Shotgun Shuffle” by The Sunshine Band peaked at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'American Experience - Truman (1997) - Part 4' (Sep. 6, 1945, at 3:29)
(Thursday, September 6, 1945, 8:00 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman delivered a special message to Congress today, proposing a 21-point program for a peace time economy, including an increase in the minimum wage, aid for housing and a bill for the first pre-paid medical insurance in the nation’s history. Continue reading President Harry S. Truman gives Congress program for peace 80 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1945)
