Video: 'The Beatles - Live At Cow Palace, San Francisco (31 August, 1965) (Afternoon Show - All Sources)'
(Tuesday, August 31, 1965, 4:15 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, just outside San Francisco, the 15th of sixteen concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Cow Palace in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1965)
Video: 'THE BEATLES | Footage of their arrival in SF. CA. for 2 Shows at the Cow Palace 8.31.1965'
(Tuesday, August 31, 1965, 1:08 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles returned to San Francisco today for the first of two concerts at the Cow Palace, wrapping up their 1965 North American tour where their 1964 tour had begun. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for first of two shows at Cow Palace 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1965)
(Saturday, August 31, 1985) — “Freeway of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Freeway of Love’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 31 1985)
(Saturday, August 31, 1985) — “Summer of ’69” by Bryan Adams peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'The Day Richard Ramirez Was Arrested: 31st August 1985 | 33rd Anniversary.'
(Saturday, August 31, 1985, at around 9:00 a.m. PDT) — California’s “Night Stalker” serial killer Richard Ramirez, linked to 14 murders since 1984, was captured today by residents of an East Los Angeles neighborhood.
(Saturday, August 31, 1985) — “You’re Only Human (Second Wind)” by Billy Joel peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re Only Human (Second Wind)’ by Billy Joel peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 31 1985)
Video: 'Senator Nye announces the Neutrality Act of 1935 in an interview in Washington DC...HD Stock Footage'
(Saturday, August 31, 1935, afternoon EDT) — The neutrality resolution providing for an embargo on shipments of arms to countries at war, and laying down other rules of conduct designed to assure the maintenance of a strictly neutral position by the United States, was signed today by President Franklin D. Roosevelt today. Continue reading FDR signs Neutrality Act of 1935 90 years ago today (Aug 31 1935)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, USA (Monday 30th August 1965)'
(Monday, August 30, 1965, 9:16 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed for the second consecutive night at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, the 14th of sixteen concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two nights at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1965)
(Saturday, August 30, 1975) — “Get Down Tonight” by KC and the Sunshine Band peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Get Down Tonight’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 30 1975)
(Saturday, August 30, 1975) — “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” by James Taylor peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
