Video: 'Nadia Comaneci and the first perfect 10 outperformed modern technology'
(Sunday, July 18, 1976; during the 1976 Summer Olympics) — Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, 14, received the first-ever perfect score of 10 today with her routine on uneven parallel bars. Comaneci would go on to receive six more 10s at Montreal. Continue reading Nadia Comaneci scores first perfect 10 in gymnastics at Olympics 50 years ago today (Jul 18 1976)
Video: 'First Video from Expedition Titanic'
(Friday, July 18, 1986) — The world got its first look at the wreckage of the RMS Titanic resting on the ocean floor as videotape of the British luxury liner, which sank in 1912, was released today by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Continue reading First video of Titanic wreckage released 40 years ago today (Jul 18 1986)
Video: 'The Paul McCartney Special (Raw Footage)'
(Friday, July 18, 1986) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed and was interviewed today at EMI Studios in London for a BBC1 television special titled McCartney to promote his new studio album Press To Play for transmission on Aug. 29, 1986.
(Saturday, July 18, 1936) — “Take My Heart” by Eddy Duchin and his Orchestra (Featuring Jerry Cooper, vocalist) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for two consecutive weeks (July 18/25, 1936). Continue reading ‘Take My Heart’ by Eddy Duchin peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Jul 18 1936)
Video: 'TWA 800's Mid Air Explosion | Mayday Air Disaster'
(Wednesday, July 17, 1996, 8:31:12 p.m. EDT) — TWA Flight 800, a Europe-bound Boeing 747, exploded and crashed tonight off Long Island, New York, shortly after departing John F. Kennedy International Airport, killing all 230 people on board. Continue reading 230 people killed as TWA Flight 800 explodes off Long Island, New York 30 years ago this hour (Jul 17 1996)
Video: 'Montreal 1976 Olympics - Opening Ceremony Highlighhts'
(Saturday, July 17, 1976, 3:00 p.m. EDT) — Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, officially opened the 1976 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad) this afternoon at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in front of an audience of some 73,000 in the stadium, and an estimated half billion watching on television. Continue reading 1976 Summer Olympics open in Montreal 50 years ago this hour (Jul 17 1976)
(Saturday, July 17, 1976) — “More, More, More” by Andrea True Connection peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘More, More, More’ by Andrea True Connection peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 17 1976)
Video: 'WWII in Colour: Spanish Civil War' (July 17, 1936, at 1:43)
(Saturday, July 17, 1936, 5:00 p.m. Western European Summer Time) — The Spanish Civil War began today as right-wing army generals launched a coup attempt against the Second Spanish Republic. Continue reading Spanish Civil War begins 90 years ago this hour (Jul 17 1936)
Video: 'The Kind Of Girl I Could Love (2006 Remastered Alternate Mix)'
(Tuesday, July 16, 1966, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.-midnight PDT) — The Monkees held another recording session this afternoon and evening at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, working on the songs “The Kind of Girl I Could Love,” “All The King’s Horses,” “Papa Gene’s Blues” (alternative mix), “I’ll Be True to You,” “So Goes Love” “I Don’t Think You Know Me” (Mickey’s vocal), and “Let’s Dance On.” Continue reading The Monkees complete another batch of recordings 60 years ago this hour (Jul 16 1966)
(Saturday, July 16, 1966) — “Hanky Panky” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 16/23, 1966). Continue reading ‘Hanky Panky’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 16 1966)
