Monthly Archives: September 2025

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Birmingham Hippodrome in Birmingham, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 13 1975)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Yesterday Live In Birmingham, England - Treffpunkte (Excerpt) - 12 Nov. 1975'

(Saturday, September 13, 1975, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the fifth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at Birmingham Hippodrome in Birmingham, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Birmingham Hippodrome in Birmingham, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 13 1975) →

‘Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)’ by Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 13 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 13, 1975) — “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)’ by Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 13 1975) →

‘Por Amor Viviremos’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #49 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 13 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 13, 1975) — “Por Amor Viviremos” by the Captain & Tennille, a Spanish language version of the duo’s smash hit “Love Will Keep Us Together,” peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

‘Yesterday’/’Act Naturally’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 13 1965)

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


Video: 'Yesterday (2023 Mix)'

(Monday, September 13, 1965) — “Yesterday“/”Act Naturally” by The Beatles was released today as a single only in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Yesterday’/’Act Naturally’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 13 1965) →

The Beatles’ final exclusive performance for ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ airs 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965)

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


Video: 'THE BEATLES | LIVE: The Ed Sullivan Show (Complete Performance) Aired 9.12.1965'

(Sunday, September 12, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles headlined the 18th season premiere of The Ed Sullivan Show tonight with a six-song set taped Aug. 14, 1965, inside CBS Studio 50 at 1697–1699 Broadway, between 53rd and 54th streets, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York. Continue reading The Beatles’ final exclusive performance for ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ airs 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965) →

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1975)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Interview In Manchester - Granada Reports - 15 September 1975'

(Friday, September 12, 1975, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the fourth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1975) →

George Harrison releases ‘You’/’World of Stone’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 12 1975)

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


Video: 'You'

(Friday, September 12, 1975) — The single “You“/”World of Stone” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the UK (Sep. 15, 1975 in the U.S.), the first single from his forthcoming album Extra Texture (Read All About It). Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘You’/’World of Stone’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 12 1975) →

FEMA director ‘Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job’ resigns 20 years ago today (Sep 12 2005)

2000s


Video: 'CNN: Michael Brown looks back on Katrina'

(Monday, September 12, 2005) — Three days after being stripped of his duties overseeing the post-Katrina hurricane relief effort and ten days after U.S. President George W. Bush infamously declared, “Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job,” Michael Brown resigned today as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, saying that he wanted to avoid distracting the agency at a time when it faces a major challenge.

Pete Rose breaks Ty Cobb’s all-time MLB hit record 40 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1985)

1980s


Video: 'SD@CIN: Rose becomes hit king with No. 4,192'

(Wednesday, September 11, 1985, 8:01 p.m. EDT) — Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds recorded his 4,192nd hit with a single to left-center field off San Diego Padres pitcher Eric Show tonight, breaking Ty Cobb’s Major League Baseball career record.

Phil Silvers, ‘You’ll Never Get Rich’ cast perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1955)

1950s, Television 1950s


Video: 'Phil Silvers in Toast Of The Town (1955)'

(Sunday, September 11, 1955, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Phil Silvers performed a sketch with the cast of You’ll Never Get Rich (which premiered as a series on CBS-TV nine days later) on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City.