Video: 'George Harrison in Hamburg BRD in 1977'
(Wednesday, February 2, 1977) — Former Beatle George Harrison mimed “This Song” today at ZDF Studios in Unterföhring (Munich), West Germany, for the Feb. 5, 1977, airing of the ZDF TV music show Disco ’77 as part of a European promotional tour for his album Thirty-Three and 1/3. Continue reading George Harrison mimes ‘This Song’ on ZDF-TV’s ‘Disco ’77’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1977)
(Saturday, February 2, 1957) — “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” by Harry Belafonte peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for six weeks.
Video: 'The History of Groundhog Day'
(Wednesday, February 2, 1887) — Groundhog Day was celebrated for the first time today at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with Punxsutawney Phil forecasting a “long winter.” Continue reading First Groundhog Day observed in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 130 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1887)
Video: '30 Rock S01E12 Black Tie'
(Thursday, February 1, 2007, 9:30-10:00 p.m. EST) — Liz attends a foreign prince’s birthday party with Jack and meets his ex-wife and Tracy tries to convince Pete to cheat on his wife at a wild party while Kenneth encourages him not to on tonight’s episode of the NBC American satirical television sitcom series 30 Rock. Continue reading ‘Black Tie’ episode airs on ’30 Rock’ 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 2007)
(Tuesday, February 1, 1977) — Former Beatle George Harrison appeared today at the Atlantic Hotel in Hamburg, West Germany, as part of a European promotional tour for his album Thirty-Three and 1/3.
Video: 'All Of Your Toys [Mono Mix]'
(Tuesday, January 31, 1967, 2:00-6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. PST) — The Monkees completed two tracks, “All Of Your Toys and “The Girl I Knew Somewhere” (first version) today at Studio B, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1967)
(Saturday, January 31, 1987) — “Land of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Land of Confusion’ by Genesis at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1987)
(Saturday, January 31, 1987) — “This Is the Time” by Billy Joel peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Vietnam A Television History 10, Homefront 1' (Jan. 31, 1967, at 4:59)
(Tuesday, January 31, 1967; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Protestant, Catholic and Jewish clergymen from all parts of the nation appealed to President Lyndon Johnson today to halt the bombing of North Vietnam as part of a “fresh initiative”‘ for peace negotiations.
The appeal was contained in an interfaith statement delivered to the President’s office while upwards of 2,000 ministers, priests and rabbis conducted a silent prayer vigil on the sidewalk in front of the White House.
Video: 'Strawberry Fields Forever - Restored HD Video'
(Tuesday, January 31, 1967) — The Beatles completed two days of filming for the “Strawberry Fields Forever” promotional video clip today at Knole Park near Sevenoaks in Kent, England, directed by Peter Goldmann. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ promotional video 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1967)
