Daily Archives: September 21, 2026

The Beach Boys complete recording ‘Good Vibrations’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Good Vibrations: Session Highlights'

(Wednesday, September 21, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. EDT) — After seven months of recording, more than 20 studio sessions and an estimated production cost of $50,000, The Beach Boys completed work tonight on their ambitious new single, “Good Vibrations,” a recording that is already being described as one of the most elaborate ever attempted in popular music. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording ‘Good Vibrations’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1966) →

‘Fonzie Loves Pinky’ episode airs on ‘Happy Days’ 50 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1976)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Fonzie and Pinky love montage'

(Tuesday, September 21, 1976, 8:00 p.m. EDT in New York) — Fonzie’s old flame Pinky Tuscadero returns, and the couple starts to rekindle their relationship on tonight’s episode of the ABC sitcom television series Happy Days.

In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode (along with part three) #87 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes.

John F. Kennedy Jr. marries Carolyn Bessette on Cumberland Island, Georgia 30 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1996)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'See More Rare Footage From JFK Jr. And Carolyn Bessette's Wedding | TODAY'

(Saturday, September 21, 1996, about 7:30 p.m. EDT) — John F. Kennedy Jr., 35, the only surviving son of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy, married publicist Carolyn Bessette, 30, today in a secret ceremony on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Continue reading John F. Kennedy Jr. marries Carolyn Bessette on Cumberland Island, Georgia 30 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1996) →

Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Dom Sportova in Zagreb 50 years ago this evening (Sep 21 1976)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Zagreb (September 21st, 1976)'

(Monday, September 20, 1976, evening Central European Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings performed tonight at the Dom Sportova in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, on the second stop of the third European leg of their 65-date Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Dom Sportova in Zagreb 50 years ago this evening (Sep 21 1976) →

The Doors record ‘Twentieth Century Fox’ 60 years ago today (Sep 21 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Twentieth Century Fox (2017 Remaster)'

(Wednesday, September 21, 1966) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “Twentieth Century Fox” for their debut album today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood.

‘To Each His Own’ by The Ink Spots peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Sep 21 1946)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, September 21, 1946) — “To Each His Own” by The Ink Spots peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘To Each His Own’ by The Ink Spots peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Sep 21 1946) →

U.S. President Bill Clinton signs Defense of Marriage Act 30 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1996)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The Defense of Marriage Act of 1996'

(Saturday, September 21, 1996, 12:50 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) early this morning, denying federal recognition of same-sex marriages a day after saying the law should not be used as an excuse for discrimination, violence or intimidation against gays and lesbians. Continue reading U.S. President Bill Clinton signs Defense of Marriage Act 30 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1996) →