Daily Archives: May 5, 2026

The Doors perform at London Fog in West Hollywood 60 years ago today (May 5? 1966)


Video: 'The Doors - London Fog (1966)' (7 tracks)

(Thursday, May 5?, 1966) — A brand-new band from Venice, California, called The Doors performed today at the London Fog at 8919 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, marking a pivotal moment in their early career. Continue reading The Doors perform at London Fog in West Hollywood 60 years ago today (May 5? 1966)

The Beatles add two guitar overdubs to ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (May 5 1966)


Video: 'I'm Only Sleeping (Take 11 with Overdubs) [Instrumental]' (May 5, 1966 at 38:56-41:53)

(Thursday, May 5, 1966, 9:30 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles add two guitar overdubs to ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (May 5 1966)

Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa falls to Italian invaders 90 years ago this hour (May 5 1936)


Video: 'Italian Troops Enter Addis Ababa (1936)'

(Tuesday, May 5, 1936, 4:00 p.m. EAT; during the March of the Iron Will, part of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War) — Ethiopia’s era of independence, which had lasted since biblical times, ended this afternoon when the Italians occupied Addis Ababa.