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‘Intolerance’ anthology silent film premieres in New York City 110 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1916)

1910s, Movies 1910s


Video: 'Intolerance' trailer

(Saturday, August 5, 1916, 8:10 p.m. EST) — Intolerance, an epic silent film featuring four stories from different eras intertwined to depict man’s inhumanity to man, premiered at the Liberty Theatre, 234 West 42nd Street, on the south side between Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue near the southern end of Times Square, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York (it had been “previewed” Aug. 5, 1916, in Riverside, California). Continue reading ‘Intolerance’ anthology silent film premieres in New York City 110 years ago this hour (Sep 5 1916) →

Sam Houston elected first president of the Republic of Texas 190 years ago today (Sep 5 1836)

1830s


Video: 'September 5, 1836 – Texans Elected Sam Houston'

(Monday, September 5, 1836) — Popular war hero Samuel Houston was elected today the first president of the Republic of Texas in a decisive victory over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Continue reading Sam Houston elected first president of the Republic of Texas 190 years ago today (Sep 5 1836) →

‘You Should Be Dancing’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You Should Be Dancing” by the Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Should Be Dancing’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976) →

‘You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’ by Lou Rawls peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” by Lou Rawls peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’ by Lou Rawls peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976) →

Apache leader Geronimo surrenders to General Miles in Arizona 140 years ago today (Sep 4 1886)

1880s


Video: 'Arsenal History Minutes | Geronimo’s Final Surrender | WQPT'

(Saturday, September 4, 1886; during the American Indian Wars) — After almost 30 years of fighting, a group of Apache Indians led by Geronimo (also known as Goyathlay, “One Who Yawns”) surrendered today to General Nelson Miles at Skeleton Canyon in Arizona.

Viking 2 spacecraft lands at Utopia Planitia on Mars 50 years ago this hour (Sep 3 1976)

1970s, space exploration


Video: 'Viking First Views of Mars'

(Friday, September 3, 1976, 22:37:50 UTC/18:37:50 EDT) — America’s Viking 2 lander became the second automated visitor from Earth to land successfully on Mars today to take the first close-up, color photographs of the red planet’s surface.

The Monkees finish recording ‘Kicking Stones’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Kicking Stones (2006 Remaster)'

(Saturday, September 3, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed “Kicking Stones” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1987.

‘Sunshine Superman’ by Donovan peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunshine Superman’ by Donovan peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966) →

‘Working in the Coal Mine’ by Lee Dorsey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Working in the Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Working in the Coal Mine’ by Lee Dorsey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966) →

‘Day Tripper’ by The Vontastics peaks at #100 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Day Tripper” by The Vontastics (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.