Video: 'The V2 rocket was pointless, and here's why 2"'
(Friday, September 8, 1944, 6:40:52 p.m. British Double Summer Time; during World War II) — A V-2 rocket, the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile, struck Chiswick in west London today, demolishing eleven houses and killing three people. Continue reading First German V-2 rocket strikes British soil, killing three in London during World War II 80 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1944)
Video: 'Remarks on Signing Proclamation Granting Pardon to Nixon (September 8, 1974)'
(Sunday, September 8, 1974, 11:04 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — In a controversial move that could shape his legacy and political future, U.S. President Gerald Ford granted a “full, free, and absolute pardon” to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed during his time in office. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada (Monday 7th September 1964)'
(Monday, September 7, 1964, The Beatles took the stage at 10:00 p.m. EDT for the second show; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles brought their electrifying energy to the Maple Leaf Gardens tonight, performing the second of two sold-out shows for a combined audience of 35,522 fans. Continue reading The Beatles thrill thousands of fans at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1964)
Video: '"Daisy" Ad (1964): Preserved from 35mm in the Tony Schwartz Collection'
(Monday, September 7, 1964, 9:50 p.m. EDT; during the 1964 United States presidential election campaign) — The “Daisy” ad, one of the most controversial political advertisements in American presidential campaign history, aired for the first and only time tonight during NBC’s broadcast of the 1951 film David and Bathsheba. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s controversial ‘Daisy’ ad airs once, sparks political outcry 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1964)
Video: 'Beatles Interview in Toronto, Canada 1964'
(Monday, September 7, 1964, 6:30 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a press conference this evening at Maple Leaf Gardens during their 14th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed between shows at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1964)
(Saturday, September 7, 1974) — “You and Me Against the World” by Helen Reddy peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You and Me Against the World’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1974)
(Saturday, September 7, 1974) — “Wild Thing” by Fancy peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wild Thing’ by Fancy peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1974)
Video: 'BEATLES IN TORONTO' (airport arrival at 0:04-0:44)
(Monday, September 7, 1964, 12:30 a.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles landed at Malton Airport in Toronto early this morning on their chartered Electra airplane from Detroit, marking the band’s 14th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Toronto for 14th stop on North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Olympia Stadium, Detroit, USA (Sunday 6th September 1964)'
(Sunday, September 6, 1964, two shows were scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EDT — The Beatles appeared roughly 80-90 minutes later following four opening acts; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows for 15,000 fans (each show) today at Olympia Stadium in Detroit on the 14th stop of the band’s first full first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Detroit’s Olympia Stadium 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at Chicago & Press Conference (1964, 1965, 1966) [2K, 60 FPS]' (tonight's concert at 0:00-13:26)
(Saturday, September 5, 1964, 9:20 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles took to the stage at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre tonight, delivering a high-energy performance that thrilled a packed audience of 15,000 on the 13th stop of the band’s first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform for 15,000 frenzied fans at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)
