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Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman begin ‘March to the Sea’ from Atlanta 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Sherman's March: A Civil War Turning Point | The Conquerors (S1, E8) | Full Episode' (Nov. 15, 1864, at 1:30)

(Tuesday, November 15, 1864; during American Civil War) — After destroying Atlanta’s warehouses and railroad facilities, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman began their “March to the Sea” today with the goal of crippling the region’s military and economic resources. Continue reading Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman begin ‘March to the Sea’ from Atlanta 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1864) →

The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles | "Thank Your Lucky Stars" ITV-UK Special | 1964'

(Saturday, November 14, 1964, 1:00-5:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles rehearsed and recorded their seventh contribution to the television show Thank Your Lucky Stars this afternoon at Teddington Studio Centre in Teddington, miming to four songs. Continue reading The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964) →

‘I Need You Now’ by Eddie Fisher peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1954)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, November 13, 1954) — “I Need You Now” by Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 13/20/27, 1954). Continue reading ‘I Need You Now’ by Eddie Fisher peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1954) →

Six DeFeo family members murdered by eldest son in Amityville, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1974)

1970s


Video: 'The True Story Behind "The Amityville Horror"'

(Wednesday, November 13, 1974, at about 3:00 a.m. EST) — A well-to-do car dealer, his wife and four of his five children were shot and killed while they slept in their beds inside the family’s home at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, on Long Island, killed by eldest son Ronald DeFeo, Jr., 23. Continue reading Six DeFeo family members murdered by eldest son in Amityville, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1974) →

George Harrison performs at The Forum in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Harrisongs (Live 1974) - George Harrison' (Note: all songs were recorded at the L.A. Forum in California today, except for ‘Maya Love’ which was recorded in Long Beach, California, two days ago and ‘My Sweet Lord’ which was recorded in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1974)

(Tuesday, November 12, 1974, show scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the second of three shows (last night, today and tonight) this afternoon at The Forum in Los Angeles, on the sixth stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at The Forum in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1974) →

Ringo Starr releases ‘Only You’/’Call Me’ single 40 years ago today (Nov 11 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Only You (And You Alone)' (Starr's commercial version)

(Monday, November 11, 1974) — “Only You“/”Call Me” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 15, 1974, in the UK), the first single from his forthcoming second rock music solo album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘Only You’/’Call Me’ single 40 years ago today (Nov 11 1974) →

George Harrison performs in Long Beach, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'George Harrison: “Let’s Hear It For Lord Buddah" (Live November...' (10 clips)

(Sunday, November 10, 1974, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, on the fifth stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs in Long Beach, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1974) →