Video: 'John Lennon on The Today Show - 1974'
(Tuesday, December 17, 1974, 7:31 a.m. EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon was interviewed this morning on the NBC-TV breakfast show Today to promote his new single “No. 9 Dream,” released on the day before. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed on NBC’s ‘Today’ show 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison - Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia (16th Dec. 1974, NEW 8mm, Synced and Restored)'
(Monday, December 16, 1974, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Philadelphia’s Spectrum, on the 25th stop of his 26-city, 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Philadelphia’s Spectrum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)
Video: '#9 DREAM. (Ultimate Mix 2020) John Lennon w The Plastic Ono Nuclear Band (official music video 4K)'
(Monday, December 16, 1974) — The single “#9 Dream“/”What You Got” by ex-Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Jan. 31, 1975, in the UK). Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘#9 Dream’/’What You Got’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)
Video: 'World War II in HD: Battle of the Bulge | History'
(Saturday, December 16, 1944, 5:30 a.m. local time; during the Battle of the Bulge on the Western Front of World War II) — The Battle of the Bulge began this morning as three German armies launched a surprise counterattack against Allied forces through the densely forested Ardennes region of Wallonia in Belgium, catching Allied forces completely off guard. Continue reading Battle of the Bulge begins as German forces launch surprise World War II assault through Ardennes 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1944)
Video: '[NEW FILM] George Harrison - Live at Nassau Coliseum, New York (December 15th, 1974) [8mm Film]' (evening show)
(Sunday, December 15, 1974, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST; during the 24th stop of 26-city, 45-show George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the second of two shows tonight at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York, on the 24th stop of his 26-city, 45-show “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs second of two shows Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)
(Saturday, December 15, 1984) — “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘The Wild Boys’ by Duran Duran peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1984)
Video: 'George Harrison - Live At Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York (December 15, 1974) [Afternoon Show]'
(Sunday, December 15, 1974, first show was scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EST; during the 24th stop of 26-city, 45-show George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the first of two shows today at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York, on the 24th stop of his 26-city, 45-show “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs first of two shows at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)
(Saturday, December 15, 1984) — “Pride (In the Name of Love)” by U2 at peaked #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Pride (In the Name of Love)’ by U2 peaks at #33 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1984)
(Saturday, December 15, 1984) — “The Belle of St. Mark” by Sheila E. peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘The Belle of St. Mark’ by Sheila E. peaks at #34 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1984)
Video: 'Beatles '65 (US) Album' (11 clips)
(Tuesday, December 15, 1964) — Beatles ’65, The Beatles’ seventh American album, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1964)
