Monthly Archives: December 2025

‘Doctor Zhivago’ epic historical romance film premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour (Dec 22 1965)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Doctor Zhivago' trailer

(Wednesday, December 22, 1965, 7:45 p.m. EST) — Doctor Zhivago, a British-American epic drama–romance film about a illicit lovers who fight to stay together during the turbulent years of the Russian Revolution, premiered tonight at Loew’s Capitol Theatre at 1645 Broadway, just north of Times Square in New York City, across from the Winter Garden Theatre. Continue reading ‘Doctor Zhivago’ epic historical romance film premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour (Dec 22 1965) →

‘Say You, Say Me’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 21 1985)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, December 21, 1985) — “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for for four consecutive weeks (Dec. 21/28, Jan. 4/11, 1985). Continue reading ‘Say You, Say Me’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 21 1985) →

‘White Christmas’ by The Drifters peaks at #80 in USA 70 years ago today (Dec 21 1955)

1950s, Christmas, Popular Music 1950s

(for the week ending Wednesday, December 21, 1955) — “White Christmas” by The Drifters featuring Clyde McPhatter and Bill Pinckney peaked at #80 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart (published Dec. 31, 1955) for one week. Continue reading ‘White Christmas’ by The Drifters peaks at #80 in USA 70 years ago today (Dec 21 1955) →

U.S. General George S. Patton dies 12 days after car accident 80 years ago this hour (Dec 21 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'The Tragic Death of General George S. Patton'

(Friday, December 21, 1945, 5:50 p.m. Central European Time) — General George S. Patton Jr., one of the most vivid figures among Allied combat leaders in World War II, died today in Heidelberg, Germany, 12 days after being seriously injured in a car accident. Patton was 60.

Elton John, partner tie the knot in civil ceremony 20 years ago this hour (Dec 21 2005)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s


Video: 'elton john and david furnish Civil Partnership 2005 - Windsor'

(Wednesday, December 21, 2005, the newly hitched couple left the Guildhall at 11:44 a.m. GMT) — Rock star Elton John and his longtime partner, David Furnish, held a civil union ceremony today in Windsor, England, the first day that same-sex partnerships became legal in Britain.

‘Take My Shirt … Please?’ episode of ‘Cheers’ filmed 40 years ago tonight (Dec 20 1985)

1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'Cheers | S04E13 cold open | "What kind of greeting is that?'"'

(Friday, December 20, 1985, evening PST) — Sam donates his Boston Red Sox baseball jersey for a television charity auction on “Take My Shirt … Please?,” an episode of of the TV sitcom series Cheers filmed tonight “before a live studio audience” on Paramount Stage 25 in Hollywood for airing on NBC Jan. 9, 1986. Continue reading ‘Take My Shirt … Please?’ episode of ‘Cheers’ filmed 40 years ago tonight (Dec 20 1985) →

159 people killed as jetliner crashes into mountain in Colombia 30 years ago this hour (Dec 20 1995)

1990s


Video: 'Tech Fail or Human Error? American Airlines Flight 965 Vanished in Darkness! | Mayday: Air Disaster'

(Wednesday, December 20, 1995, 9:41:28 p.m. EST) — An American Airlines Boeing 757 en route from Miami to Cali, Colombia, slammed into a mountain tonight, killing all but four of the 163 people aboard. Continue reading 159 people killed as jetliner crashes into mountain in Colombia 30 years ago this hour (Dec 20 1995) →

‘Our Day Will Come’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 20 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 20, 1975) — “Our Day Will Come” by Frankie Valli (featuring Patti Austin) peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Our Day Will Come’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 20 1975) →

End of World War II-era tire rationing announced 80 years ago today (Dec 20 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'World War II Rationing - Decades TV Network'

(Thursday, December 20, 1945) — More than three months after the end of World War II, the end of tire rationing (effective Jan. 1, 1946), was ordered today by the Office of Price Administration, but the public was warned that this did not mean that tires would be “plentiful.”

Carl Perkins records ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ in Memphis 70 years ago today (Dec 19 1955)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s


Video: '(1955) Sun ''Blue Suede Shoes'' (Take 1) Carl Perkins'

(Monday, December 19, 1955) — “Blue Suede Shoes,” considered one of the first rockabilly records, was recorded by Carl Perkins today at Sun Studio in Memphis. Continue reading Carl Perkins records ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ in Memphis 70 years ago today (Dec 19 1955) →