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‘Frankenstein’ published anonymously in London 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 1 1818)

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Video: 'BBC Frankenstein Birth of a Monster'

(Thursday, January 1, 1818) — The first edition of the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by English author Mary Shelley, 20, which tells the story of a young scientist who creates a grotesque but sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment, was published anonymously today by the small London publishing house Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones. Continue reading ‘Frankenstein’ published anonymously in London 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 1 1818) →

‘Hello, Goodbye’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967)

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

(Saturday, December 30, 1967) — “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 30, 1967, Jan. 6/13, 1968). Continue reading ‘Hello, Goodbye’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967) →

‘Wear Your Love Like Heaven’ by Donovan peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 30, 1967) — “Wear Your Love Like Heaven” by Donovan peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wear Your Love Like Heaven’ by Donovan peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967) →

‘The Other Man’s Grass Is Always Greener’ by Petula Clark peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 30, 1967) — “The Other Man’s Grass Is Always Greener” by Petula Clark peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Other Man’s Grass Is Always Greener’ by Petula Clark peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967) →

‘Peggy Sue’ by Buddy Holly peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, December 30, 1957) — “Peggy Sue” by Buddy Holly peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Peggy Sue’ by Buddy Holly peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957) →

‘Bony Moronie’ by Larry Williams peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, December 30, 1957) — “Bony Moronie” by Larry Williams peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bony Moronie’ by Larry Williams peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957) →

BBC airs part 2 of George Martin’s ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 2 of 3: Melody (edited)'

(Monday, December 29, 1997, 11:20 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the second of a three-part television documentary series tonight on BBC One titled “The Rhythm of Life,” in which he discussed various aspects of musical composition with professional musicians and singers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading BBC airs part 2 of George Martin’s ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1997) →

The Doors perform again at Winterland Arena in San Francisco 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: '1967-12-28 - The Doors - Winterland Arena - San Francisco, CA'

(Thursday, December 28, 1967) — The Doors performed the third of three consecutive nights at Winterland Arena in San Francisco, performing “Love Me Two Times,” “The Unknown Soldier” and other songs tonight. Continue reading The Doors perform again at Winterland Arena in San Francisco 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1967) →

The Crickets perform on ‘Arthur Murray Party’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1957)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s


Video: 'Buddy Holly on the Arthur Murray Dance Party 12/29/57'

(Saturday, December 28, 1957, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) — Buddy Holly and the Crickets (drummer Jerry Allison, bassist Joe B. Mauldin) made their first television appearance as a three-piece band tonight on the Arthur Murray Party television series on NBC, performing “Peggy Sue.” Continue reading The Crickets perform on ‘Arthur Murray Party’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1957) →

George Martin debuts ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, Television 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 1 of 3: Rhythm (edited)'

(Sunday, December 28, 1997, 11:25 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the first of a three-part television documentary series tonight on BBC One titled “The Rhythm of Life,” in which he discussed various aspects of musical composition with professional musicians and singers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading George Martin debuts ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1997) →