Video: 'Beatles at the Civic Arena, Pgh 9/14/1964'
(Monday, September 14, 1964, approximately 9:45 p.m. EDT during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed to a packed audience of 12,603 fans tonight at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, marking the iconic band’s only performance in the city. Continue reading The Beatles thrill 12,603 fans at Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1964)
(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I Shot the Sheriff” by Eric Clapton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)
(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I’m Leaving It All Up to You” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)
(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife” by Cher peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife’ by Cher peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)
Video: 'The War of 1812' (Sep. 13-14, 1814, at 1:36:28)
(Wednesday, September 14, 1814; during the Battle of Baltimore, part of the War of 1812) — American lawyer Francis Scott Key was inspired to begin writing the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry” (later “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the U.S. national anthem) today after witnessing how an American flag flying over the Maryland fort had withstood a night of bombardment by the British Royal Navy during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Continue reading Francis Scott Key begins writing poem later used for ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1814)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Civic Center, Baltimore, USA (Sunday 13th September 1964)'
(Sunday, September 13, 1964, The Beatles appeared on stage at approximately 5:15 p.m. and again at 9:50 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles made their only visit to Baltimore today, performing two sold-out shows at the Civic Center to a combined audience of 28,000 fans. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two sold-out shows at Baltimore Civic Center 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Boston Garden, Boston, USA (Saturday 12th September 1964)'
(Saturday, September 12, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles delivered an electrifying performance tonight at the Boston Garden, thrilling 13,909 enthusiastic fans in what was their only visit to the iconic venue. Continue reading The Beatles dazzle 13,909 fans in historic Boston Garden concert 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles: Press Conference at the Madison Hotel in Boston, MA (1964)'
(Saturday, September 12, 1964, afternoon EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a lively press conference this afternoon in the Madison Room at Hotel Madison, shortly after arriving in Boston, the 18th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles amuse Boston media with witty responses at press conference 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1964)
(Saturday, September 12, 1964) — “Because” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Because’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1964)
(Saturday, September 12, 1964) — “Maybe I Know” by Lesley Gore peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybe I Know’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1964)
