Video: 'The Beatles Anthology Seven' (August 7, 1967, at 7:50)
(Monday, August 7, 1967, 6:00 p.m. PDT) — After spending six days in Los Angeles, George Harrison of The Beatles flew to San Francisco today, where he walked around the hippy district of Haight-Ashbury, attracting a huge crowd of hippies and beggars. Continue reading George Harrison visits Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 1967)
Video: 'PBS LBJ Part 1' (Civil Rights Act of 1957 at 43:28)
(Wednesday, August 7, 1957, evening EDT) — The U.S. Senate tonight passed 72-18 the first federal civil rights legislation to become law in 82 years. Continue reading Senate passes first major civil rights legislation since Reconstruction 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 1957)
Video: 'Peace Bridge Opened (1927)'
(Sunday, August 7, 1927, 3:00 p.m. EDT) — The Peace Bridge, connecting Buffalo, New York, in the United States to Fort Erie, Ontario, in Canada, was dedicated today during ceremonies attended by Prince Edward of Wales, Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and U.S. Vice President Charles Dawes with about 100,000 in attendance. Continue reading Peace Bridge dedicated in Buffalo 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 1927)
(Saturday, August 6, 1977) — “Do You Wanna Make Love” by Peter McCann peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Do You Wanna Make Love’ by Peter McCann peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1977)
Video: 'Grateful Dead Support KMPX Strike! - This Forgotten Day in S.F.'
(Sunday, August 6, 1967) — KMPX of San Francisco became the first radio station in the United States today to take advantage of new FCC regulations and to go to a progressive rock format. Continue reading KMPX of San Francisco adopts progressive rock format 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1967)
Video: 'American Bandstand- December 18, 1957'
(Monday, August 5, 1957, 3:00-4:30 p.m EDT) — The teenage dance television show American Bandstand, hosted by Dick Clark, made its network debut today on ABC. Continue reading ‘American Bandstand,’ hosted by Dick Clark, makes its network debut on ABC 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1957)
(Saturday, August 5, 1967) — “Out and About” by Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart, best known for the songs they wrote for The Monkees, peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn' (11 videos)
(Saturday, August 5, 1967) — The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, the first Pink Floyd album, was released today in the United Kingdom on the Columbia label. Continue reading Pink Floyd’s debut album ‘The Piper at the Gates of Dawn’ released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1967)
Video: 'Air Crash Investigations Mayday 04x04 Final Approach Korean Air Flight 801'
(Wednesday, August 6, 1997, 1:42 a.m. ChST) — Korean Air Flight 801 crashed this morning on Nimitz Hill in Asan, Guam, while on approach to Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, killing 228 of the 254 people aboard. Continue reading Korean Air Flight 801 crashes in Guam, killing 228 people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1997)
(Monday, August 5, 1957) — “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter” by Billy Williams peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter’ by Billy Williams peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1957)
