Daily Archives: October 10, 2026

‘Giant’ epic Western drama film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1956)


Video: 'George Stevens’s Giant New York Premiere (1956) documentary'

(Wednesday, October 10, 1956, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Giant, an American epic Western drama film about a Texas ranching family that fights to survive changing times, premiered tonight at the Roxy Theatre at 153 West 50th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, just off Times Square in New York City. Continue reading ‘Giant’ epic Western drama film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1956) →

The Monkees release first studio album 60 years ago today (Oct 10 1966)


Video: 'The Monkees - [1st Album] (1966) Side 1' (6 clips)

(Monday, October 10, 1966) — The Monkees, the first studio album by the band The Monkees, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading The Monkees release first studio album 60 years ago today (Oct 10 1966) →

The Beach Boys release ‘Good Vibrations’/’Let’s Go Away for Awhile’ single 60 years ago today (Oct 10 1966)


Video: 'The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations (Official Music Video)'

(Monday, October 10, 1966) — The single “Good Vibrations“/”Let’s Go Away for Awhile” by The Beach Boys was released today in the U.S. by Capitol Records. Continue reading The Beach Boys release ‘Good Vibrations’/’Let’s Go Away for Awhile’ single 60 years ago today (Oct 10 1966) →

‘When Did You Leave Heaven’ by Guy Lombardo peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Oct 10 1936)

(Saturday, October 10, 1936) — “When Did You Leave Heaven” by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians (vocal by Carmen Lombardo; recorded in Chicago on July 2, 1936, and from the soundtrack of the film Sing, Baby, Sing) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 10/17, 1936). Continue reading ‘When Did You Leave Heaven’ by Guy Lombardo peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Oct 10 1936) →