Daily Archives: October 18, 2026

The Monkees complete ‘(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1966)


Video: '(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love (2006 Remaster)'

(Tuesday, October 18, 1966, 4:00 p.m.-midnight PDT) — The Monkees recorded “(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love” (with Micky Dolenz on lead vocal) today at RCA Victor Studio C in Hollywood, but it won’t be released until 1990.

‘A Matter of Trust’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 18 1986)

(Saturday, October 18, 1986) — “A Matter of Trust” by Billy Joel peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Matter of Trust’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 18 1986) →

Drama film ‘Persona’ premieres in Stockholm 60 years ago today (Oct 18 1966)


Video: 'Persona' (trailer)

(Tuesday, October 18, 1966) — Persona, a Swedish avant-garde psychological drama film about an actress recovering from a breakdown who exercises a strange hold over her nurse, premiered today in Stockholm. Continue reading Drama film ‘Persona’ premieres in Stockholm 60 years ago today (Oct 18 1966) →