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The Who blows up drum kit during ‘Smothers Brothers’ taping 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Who My Generation Explodes on Live TV 1967'

(Friday, September 15, 1967) — The British rock band The Who trashed their instruments and stage gear and set off an explosion originating from Keith Moon’s drum kit during today’s taped performance of “My Generation” for the Sept. 17, 1967, edition of the CBS comedy and variety television series The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour at CBS Television City studios in Los Angeles. Continue reading The Who blows up drum kit during ‘Smothers Brothers’ taping 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1967) →

The Beatles film more ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ scenes 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1967)

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


Video: '1960s The Beatles Rare Home Movie Footage, Magical Mystery Tour' (Sept. 15, 1967, at 7:10)

(Friday, September 15, 1967) — The first week of filming for The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour television special wrapped up today with a number of scenes being shot between Newquay and London. Continue reading The Beatles film more ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ scenes 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1967) →

U.S. President William Howard Taft born in Cincinnati 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1857)

1850s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '#27 William Howard Taft'

(Tuesday, September 15, 1857) — William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States (1909-1913) and the tenth Chief Justice of the United States (1921–1930), was born today in Cincinnati, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President William Howard Taft born in Cincinnati 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1857) →

Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr acquitted of misdemeanor charge 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1807)

1800s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'United States v. Aaron Burr 1977 Judicial Conference of the United States'

(Tuesday, September 15, 1807) — Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge today two weeks after he was found not guilty of treason. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr acquitted of misdemeanor charge 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1807) →

‘Frasier’, ‘Law & Order’ big winners at Primetime Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1997)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Bette Midler Wins Outstanding Performance in a Variety Or Music Program | Emmy Archive 1997'

(Sunday, September 14, 1997, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Frasier dominated the 49th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning two awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the fourth of five consecutive awards in this category). Continue reading ‘Frasier’, ‘Law & Order’ big winners at Primetime Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1997) →

American dancer Isadora Duncan killed in freak accident 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1927)

1920s


Video: 'Glimpses of Isadora Duncan of Film'

(Wednesday, September 14, 1927, at about 10:00 p.m. CEST) — Modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan tonight met a tragic death in Nice, France, when her scarf became entangled in a wheel of the sports car she was riding in. Continue reading American dancer Isadora Duncan killed in freak accident 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1927) →

The Doors perform for ‘The Rock Scene: Like It Is’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Doors - The End (Toronto 1967)'

(Thursday, September 14, 1967) — The Doors taped an appearance today at 509 Parliament St. in Toronto for the Oct. 16, 1967, edition of CBC’s The Rock Scene: Like It Is, featuring an edited performance of “The End.” Continue reading The Doors perform for ‘The Rock Scene: Like It Is’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1967) →

The Beatles film in a field near Newquay 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1967)

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


Video: 'THE BEATLES - Magical Mystery Tour [1967]' (Sept. 14, 1967, at 35:04-36:01; 41:03-41:32)

(Thursday, September 14, 1967) — The Beatles filmed two scenes today in a secluded field near Newquay in the south west of England for their Magical Mystery Tour film, only one of which (the passengers crowding into a small tent) was used in the final cut. Continue reading The Beatles film in a field near Newquay 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1967) →

‘Soap’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1977)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: ''Soap' - Episode 1 (1977)'

(Tuesday, September 13, 1977, 9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Soap, a night-time parody of daytime soap operas starring Katherine Helmond, Cathryn Damon, Richard Mulligan, Robert Mandan and Robert Guillaume, premiered tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘Soap’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1977) →

‘Honey’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1997)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, September 13, 1997) — “Honey” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 13/20/27, 1997). Continue reading ‘Honey’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1997) →