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‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles debuts at #121 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'SPOT THE FAKE Introducing Songs Pictures And Stories Of The Fabulous Beatles'

(Saturday, October 31, 1964) — Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles by The Beatles, Vee Jay’s final attempt to cash in before their license agreement to release recordings by the band expired, debuted at #121 on today’s Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles debuts at #121 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964) →

Nevada becomes 36th state, joining the Union in crucial Civil War moment 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'The 36th Star: Nevada's Journey from Territory to State'

(Monday, October 31, 1864; eight days before the presidential election of 1864, during the American Civil War) — Nevada, a landlocked state in the Western region of the United States, was officially admitted to the Union as the 36th state today, a significant moment in American history as the Civil War rages on. Continue reading Nevada becomes 36th state, joining the Union in crucial Civil War moment 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1864) →

India’s Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards, sparks nationwide unrest 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1984)

1980s


Video: 'ABC News Nightline: Indira Gandhi Assassination — 10/30/84'

(Wednesday, October 31, 1984, 9:20 a.m. India Standard Time) — Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated today at her New Delhi residence by two members of her personal bodyguard. Continue reading India’s Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards, sparks nationwide unrest 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1984) →

‘My Boo’ by Usher and Alicia Keys peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2004)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, October 30, 2004) — “My Boo” by Usher and Alicia Keys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Oct. 30, Nov. 6/13/20/27, Dec. 4, 2004). Continue reading ‘My Boo’ by Usher and Alicia Keys peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2004) →

Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman in ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ to regain heavyweight boxing title 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1974)

1970s


Video: 'George Foreman vs Muhammad Ali - Oct. 30, 1974 - Entire fight - Rounds 1 - 8 & Interview'

(Wednesday, October 30, 1974, 4:00 a.m. West Africa Time) — Muhammad Ali made history today, becoming only the second boxer ever to reclaim the world heavyweight championship, delivering a stunning eighth-round knockout to George Foreman under the early morning African sky in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). Continue reading Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman in ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ to regain heavyweight boxing title 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1974) →

The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964)

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


Video: 'Beatles interviewed in Plymouth'

(Thursday, October 29, 1964; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles were interviewed today at ABC Cinema in Plymouth during the band’s 16th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964) →

New York City celebrates historic opening of first subway line 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1904)

1900s


Video: '1904 Opening Ceremonies of New York City Subway'

(Thursday, October 27, 1904, 2:35 p.m. EST) — New York City entered a new era of urban transportation today with the grand opening of its first subway line. Continue reading New York City celebrates historic opening of first subway line 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1904) →

‘I’m So Excited’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 27, 1984) — “I’m So Excited” by The Pointer Sisters at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m So Excited’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1984) →

‘Some Guys Have All the Luck’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 27, 1984) — “Some Guys Have All the Luck” by Rod Stewart at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Some Guys Have All the Luck’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1984) →

The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

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


Video: 'What You're Doing (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 26, 1964, 7:30-10:00 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles completed recording sessions for their fourth album Beatles For Sale tonight, finishing “What You’re Doing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964) →