Video: 'Heat' trailer
(Wednesday, December 6, 1995, evening PST) — Heat, an epic crime drama film about a group of five lifetime robbers who plan one last heist, premiered tonight at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. Continue reading ‘Heat’ epic crime drama film premieres in Burbank, California 30 years ago tonight (Dec 6 1995)
(Saturday, December 6, 1975) — “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sky High’ by Jigsaw peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 6 1975)
Video: 'Ringo Starr-Blast from Your Past (1975)' (10 videos)
(Saturday, December 6, 1975) — Blast from Your Past, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, featuring eight singles, one B-side and one album track released between 1970 and 1975, debuted at #176 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart.
(Monday, December 6, 1965) — The Beatles’ Million Sellers, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks released by the Beatles that sold over 1 million copies each.
Video: 'A Night at the Opera' trailer
(Friday, December 6, 1935, doors scheduled to open at 10:15 a.m. EST) — A Night at the Opera, a comedy film about three zanies who turn an operatic performance into chaos in their efforts to promote their protege’s romance with the leading lady, opened today at the Capitol Theatre, 1645 Broadway, just north of Times Square in New York City, across from the Winter Garden Theatre. Continue reading ‘A Night at the Opera’ opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Dec 6 1935)
Video: '13th Amendment - Decades TV Network'
(Wednesday, December 6, 1865) — The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude (except as punishment for a crime), was ratified today as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it. Continue reading Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery ratified 160 years ago today (Dec 6 1865)
Video: 'Martha & The Vandellas "Dancing In The Street" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, December 5, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Martha and the Vandellas performed “Dancing In The Street” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Martha and the Vandellas perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1965)
Video: 'Flight 19 The Bermuda Triangle Mystery'
(Wednesday, December 5, 1945, just after 7:04 p.m. EST) — Five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers mysteriously disappeared tonight after taking off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a training mission (designated as Flight 19) with the loss of all 14 crew members. Continue reading Five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers disappear over Bermuda Triangle 80 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1945)
(Sunday, December 5, 1965, 5:40 p.m./8:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles’ performed two live concerts in Liverpool tonight at the city’s Empire Theatre as part of a 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK. Continue reading The Beatles perform final shows in hometown of Liverpool 60 years ago this hour (Dec 5 1965)
