(Saturay, July 11, 1987, 8:40 a.m. PDT) — Diane Downs, serving a life term plus 50 years for murdering one of her children and wounding her other two in Lane County, Oregon, in 1983, escaped from the Oregon Women’s Correctional Center in Salem this morning after scaling a fence that surrounded the prison recreation yard.
Downs, 31, was recaptured just a few blocks from the prison on July 21, 1987.
Video: 'John Quincy Adams - Mini Biography'
(Friday, July 11, 1767) — John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States (1825-1829), was born today to John Adams, the second President of the United States (1797-1801), and his wife Abigail. second First Lady of the United States (1797-1801), in a part of Braintree, Massachusetts, that is now Quincy. Continue reading U.S. President John Quincy Adams born in Braintree, Massachusetts 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1767)
Video: 'When The Music's Over [New Stereo Mix] (Advanced Resolution)'
(Monday, July 10, 1967) — The Doors recorded “When the Music’s Over” today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, for the American rock band’s second studio album Strange Days. Continue reading The Doors record ‘When The Music’s Over’ 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Jul 10 1967)
Video: 'Ode To Billie Joe (stereo) - Bobbie Gentry'
(Monday, July 10, 1967) — “Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry was released today. Continue reading ‘Ode to Billie Joe’ by Bobbie Gentry released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1967)
Video: 'Pleasant Valley Sunday'
(Monday, July 10, 1967) — The single “Pleasant Valley Sunday”/“Words” by The Monkees was released today. Continue reading ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’/’Words’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1967)
(Saturday, July 9, 1977) — “Undercover Angel” by Alan O’Day peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Undercover Angel’ by Alan O’Day peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)
(Saturday, July 9, 1977) — “Undercover Angel” by Alan O’Day peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Undercover Angel’ by Alan O’Day peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)
(Saturday, July 9, 1977) — “Jet Airliner” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jet Airliner’ by Steve Miller Band peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)
Video: 'That Time Jimi Hendrix Opened for The Monkees'
(Saturday, July 8, 1967, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — In one of the oddest musical pairings in rock history, the psychedelic rock band The Jimi Hendrix Experience joined The Monkees on tour tonight at The Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the opening act for made-for-television pop sensations. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix joins The Monkees’ tour in Jacksonville, Fl 50 years ago this hour (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Little Bit O’ Soul” by The Music Explosion at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
