(Saturday, October 10, 1964) — “Slow Down” by The Beatles peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Slow Down’ by The Beatles peaks at #25 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1964)
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Paul McCartney completes recording for ‘One Hand Clapping’ project 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1974)
Video: 'Jet (One Hand Clapping Sessions)'
(Wednesday, October 9, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — More than a month after an intense week of recording and filming sessions, Paul McCartney’s One Hand Clapping project concluded today with the final re-recordings of three songs at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes recording for ‘One Hand Clapping’ project 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1974)
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The Beatles kick off 1964 Autumn UK Tour on John Lennon’s birthday in Bradford 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1964)
Video: 'THE BEATLES AT BRADFORD'S GAUMONT ~ FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER 1964 (Podcast 2)'
(Friday, October 9, 1964, 6:15 p.m. BST; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles celebrated John Lennon’s 24th birthday in style tonight, launching their 1964 Autumn UK Tour with a thrilling performance at the Gaumont Cinema in central Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Continue reading The Beatles kick off 1964 Autumn UK Tour on John Lennon’s birthday in Bradford 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1964)
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Bush and Kerry clash on Iraq, economy and health care in second TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 2004)
Video: 'Bush vs. Kerry: The second 2004 presidential debate'
(Friday, October 8, 2004, 9:00 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a heated and intense second presidential debate tonight, U.S. Senator John Kerry criticized President George W. Bush for soaring deficits, sluggish job growth, and a foreign policy that, according to Kerry, has fostered global resentment. Continue reading Bush and Kerry clash on Iraq, economy and health care in second TV debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 2004)
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‘All I Wanna Do’ by Sheryl Crow peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1994)
(Saturday, October 8, 1994) — “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘All I Wanna Do’ by Sheryl Crow peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1994)
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The Beatles complete recording of ‘She’s A Woman’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1964)
Video: 'She's A Woman (Remastered 2009)'
(Thursday, October 8, 1964, 7:00-10:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles completed what would become the B-side of their next single this evening, recording overdubs onto take six of “She’s A Woman” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of ‘She’s A Woman’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1964)
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The Beatles record early takes of ‘She’s A Woman’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles She's A Woman (Take 1)'
(Thursday, October 8, 1964, 3:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles returned to London’s EMI Studios today to work on what would become the B-side of their forthcoming Christmas single. Continue reading The Beatles record early takes of ‘She’s A Woman’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1964)
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Ringo Starr drums on Harry Nilsson’s ‘Kojak Columbo’ session in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Oct 7 1974)
Video: 'Ringo Starr + Harry Nilsson - Kojak Columbo Recording Session - RCA Studio - 7 October 1974'
(Monday, October 7, 1974) — Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr stepped into the studio with close friend and fellow musician Harry Nilsson today to lend his drumming talents to the song “Kojak Columbo” for Nilsson’s album Duit On Mon Dei. Continue reading Ringo Starr drums on Harry Nilsson’s ‘Kojak Columbo’ session in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Oct 7 1974)
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Reagan and Mondale clash in heated first 1984 presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1984)
Video: 'Reagan vs. Mondale: The first 1984 presidential debate'
(Sunday, October 7, 1984, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter Mondale exchanged sharp and personal critiques tonight during their first debate of the 1984 presidential campaign. Continue reading Reagan and Mondale clash in heated first 1984 presidential debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1984)
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‘You Always Hurt the One You Love’ by The Mills Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1944)
(Saturday, October 7, 1944) — “You Always Hurt the One You Love” by The Mills Brothers peaked at #1 today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 7/21/28, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 1944). Continue reading ‘You Always Hurt the One You Love’ by The Mills Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1944)
