All posts by admin

German troops crush two-month-old Warsaw Uprising after 250,000 deaths 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Warsaw Rising: The Forgotten Soldiers of World War II'

(Monday, October 2, 1944, 8:00 p.m. Central Euroopean Summer Time; during the Warsaw Uprising, part of Operation Tempest on the Eastern Front of World War II) — German troops today crushed the two-month-old Warsaw Uprising, a major World War II operation by the Polish underground resistance to liberate Warsaw from German occupation during which nearly a quarter of a million people were killed. Continue reading German troops crush two-month-old Warsaw Uprising after 250,000 deaths 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1944) →

Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Husbands and Wives’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 1 1974)

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


Video: 'Husbands and Wives'

(Tuesday, October 1, 1974, 3:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — Overdubs for Roger Miller’s “Husbands and Wives” were recorded this afternoon for Ringo Starr’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Husbands and Wives’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 1 1974) →

‘The Beatles vs the Four Seasons’ album by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles vs the Four Seasons [1964]' (playlist excludes The Four Seasons' "I've Cried Before," which be sequenced between "Sherry" and "Marlena")

(Thursday, October 1, 1964) — The Beatles vs the Four Seasons by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons, Vee Jay’s second-to-last attempt to cash in on their soon-to-be expired license agreements to release recordings by both bands, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Beatles vs the Four Seasons’ album by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1964) →

U.S. President Jimmy Carter born in Plains, Georgia 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1924)

1920s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Jimmy Carter - U.S. President | Mini Bio | BIO'

(Wednesday, October 1, 1924, 7:00 a.m. EST) — Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, was born James Earl Carter, Jr., today in the small town of Plains, Georgia. Continue reading U.S. President Jimmy Carter born in Plains, Georgia 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1924) →

Senator John Kerry criticizes President George W. Bush’s Iraq invasion in heated debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Bush vs. Kerry: The first 2004 presidential debate'

(Thursday, September 30, 2004, 9:00 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential election campaign) — U.S. Senator John Kerry argued tonight that President George W. Bush made a “colossal error of judgment” in invading Iraq, while Bush criticized Kerry as a weak leader who would embolden the United States’ foes. Continue reading Senator John Kerry criticizes President George W. Bush’s Iraq invasion in heated debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 2004) →

World’s first nuclear-powered submarine commissioned by U.S. Navy at Groton, Connecticut 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1954)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'Officers aboard the USS Nautilus SSN-571 submarine for her commissioning ceremony...HD Stock Footage'

(Thursday, September 30, 1954, 3:11 p.m. EST; during the Cold War) — The world’s first atomic-powered submarine, USS Nautilus, officially joined the United States Navy today, marking a significant milestone in naval technology and a strategic answer to the growing naval power of the Soviet Union. Continue reading World’s first nuclear-powered submarine commissioned by U.S. Navy at Groton, Connecticut 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1954) →

John Lennon calls into WZMF-AM in Milwaukee to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1974)

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


Video: '1974 09 30 John Lennon Phone Interview with John Houghton promoting Walls And Bridges
'

(Monday, September 30, 1974, afternoon EDT) — Four days after he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon called today into WZMF-AM’s John Houghton in Milwaukee. Continue reading John Lennon calls into WZMF-AM in Milwaukee to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1974) →

The Beatles record early take of ‘What You’re Doing’ and complete ‘No Reply’ in London studio 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - What You're Doing? (take 11 - rehearsal)'

(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 6:30-10:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — The Beatles resumed production on their forthcoming album, Beatles For Sale, this evening, recording an early take of “What You’re Doing” and completing the track “No Reply” during an intense session at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record early take of ‘What You’re Doing’ and complete ‘No Reply’ in London studio 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964) →

The Beatles record ‘Every Little Thing’ in London for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964)

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


Video: 'Every Little Thing (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — The Beatles pressed forward in the production of their fourth studio album this afternoon, wrapping up work on the track “Every Little Thing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Every Little Thing’ in London for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964) →

The Beatles return to EMI Studios in London to record ‘I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party’ for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1964)

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


Video: 'I Don't Want To Spoil The Party (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 29, 1964, 2:30-10:45 p.m. BST with a break between 6:30-7:00 p.m.; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — Barely a week after returning from their historic North American tour, The Beatles wasted no time getting back to work, reconvening today at EMI Studios in London to continue recording sessions for their eagerly anticipated fourth studio album. Continue reading The Beatles return to EMI Studios in London to record ‘I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party’ for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1964) →