Daily Archives: September 22, 2026

The Doors record ‘The Crystal Ship’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)


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(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “The Crystal Ship” for their debut album tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood. Continue reading The Doors record ‘The Crystal Ship’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966) →

The Doors record ‘Back Door Man’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)


Video: 'Back Door Man (2017 Remaster)'

(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 3:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “Back Door Man” for their debut album today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Back Door Man’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966) →

Woody Allen’s ‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ premieres in Lansing, Michigan 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966)


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(Thursday, September 22, 1966, 1:00 p.m. EDT) — What’s Up, Tiger Lily?, the Japanese action film Key of Keys re-dubbed to change the plot to make it a comedy about a secret egg salad recipe, premiered today at Campus Theatre in Lansing Michigan. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ premieres in Lansing, Michigan 60 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1966) →

‘The Fool’ by Sanford Clark peaks at #7 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 22 1956)

(Saturday, September 22, 1956) — “The Fool” by Sanford Clark peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Fool’ by Sanford Clark peaks at #7 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 22 1956) →

British hang American spy Nathan Hale in New York City 250 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1776)


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(Sunday, September 22, 1776, 11:00 a.m. local time; during the American Revolutionary War part of the American Revolution) — Nathan Hale, a 21-year-old American soldier and spy for the Continental Army, was executed this morning without trial one day after being captured by the British in New York City. Continue reading British hang American spy Nathan Hale in New York City 250 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1776) →