Video: 'OJ Simpson arrested - Commentary by Jeffrey Steinberger'
(Sunday, September 16, 2007) — O. J. Simpson was charged today with six felonies in connection with a reported armed robbery of sports memorabilia in a Las Vegas hotel room on Sept. 13, 2007. Continue reading O. J. Simpson arrested for armed robbery in Las Vegas 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 2007)
Video: 'The Beatles - Your Mother Should Know (Anthology 2 [Disc 2])'
(Saturday, September 16, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-3:45 a.m. BST) — Back in the studio tonight after the first week of shooting their new film Magical Mystery Tour, The Beatles recorded a remake of “Your Mother Should Know”, performing eleven new takes of the song at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Your Mother Should Know’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)
Video: 'The Doors' (11 videos)
(Saturday, September 15, 1967) — The Doors, the debut album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring their breakthrough single “Light My Fire”, peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 16/23, 1967), kept from the number one slot by The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Continue reading ‘The Doors’ album peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)
(Saturday, September 16, 1967) — “San Franciscan Nights” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘San Franciscan Nights’ by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)
(Saturday, September 16, 1967) — “There Is a Mountain” by Donovan peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘There Is a Mountain’ by Donovan peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles cartoon Episode 34'
(Saturday, September 16, 1967, 12:00 noon EDT) — The Beatles discover that James Blonde (England’s greatest detective) has taken all the affections of their adoring fans; and later, The Beatles are being driven around by when the car stops at an orphanage on this morning’s season three premiere of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC. Continue reading ‘Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)
(Saturday, September 16, 1967) — “Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon)” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon)’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)
(Saturday, September 16, 1967) — “Making Every Minute Count” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Making Every Minute Count’ by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)
Video: 'Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight - Music for Montserrat'
(Monday, September 15, 1997, 7:45 p.m. BST) — Music For Montserrat, a concert to raise funds for the Caribbean island recently devastated by a major volcanic eruption, was held tonight at Royal Albert Hall in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney headlines Music for Montserrat benefit concert 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1997)
(Saturday, September 15, 2007) — “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for seven non-consecutive weeks (Sept. 15/22, Oct. 6/13/20/27, Nov. 3, 2007). Continue reading ‘Crank That (Soulja Boy)’ by Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 2007)
