Video: 'The Atlanta Campaign: The Civil War in Four Minutes'
(Friday, September 2, 1864, morning; during the Atlanta Campaign, part of the American Civil War) — Union forces led by Major General William Tecumseh Sherman captured Atlanta, Georgia, today, in a significant turning point of the American Civil War. Continue reading Atlanta falls as Union forces enter Southern city in significant turning point of American Civil War 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1864)
(Saturday, September 1, 1984) — “What’s Love Got to Do with It” by Tina Turner peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 1/8/15, 1984). Continue reading ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It’ by Tina Turner peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1984)
(Saturday, September 1, 1984) — “Sunglasses at Night” by Corey Hart at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunglasses at Night’ by Corey Hart peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1984)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1864'
(Wednesday, August 31, 1864; during the American Civil War) — Major General George B. McClellan of New Jersey, who served as Commanding General of the U.S. Army during the American Civil War from November 1861 to March 1862, was nominated president of the United States today at the 1864 Democratic National Convention meeting at the Amphitheater in Chicago. Continue reading Democrats nominate George B. McClellan for president of the United States 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1864)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Convention Hall, Atlantic City, USA (Sunday 30th August 1964)'
(Sunday, August 30, 1964, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Just three nights after U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson accepted the nomination for a full term of office at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, in the very same venue, The Beatles electrified a crowd of 18,000 fans at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City tonight, delivering an unforgettable performance in their signature style. Continue reading The Beatles rock Atlantic City during historic night at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1964)
Video: 'Scared (Remastered 2010)'
(Friday, August 30, 1974, evening EDT; during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — Sessions for John Lennon’s fifth studio album, Walls and Bridges, continued today at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City as the former Beatle added sound effects of wolves howling to start his recording of “Sacred.” Continue reading John Lennon adds sound effect of wolves howling to ‘Scared’ as he wraps up sessions for new studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)
Video: 'WNBC Channel 4 - Court Appearance (Raw Footage) - 30 August 1974'
(Friday, August 30, 1974, during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — John Lennon’s lawyer argued today that the former Beatle was targeted for deportation due to rumors he would participate in an antiwar rally at the 1972 Republican National Convention. Continue reading John Lennon’s lawyer claims deportation attempt linked to anti-war rally rumors 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)
Video: 'Paul McCartney | The Backyard (Full Audio Tape/30th August 1974)'
(Thursday, August 29, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — On the fifth day of Paul McCartney’s One Hand Clapping project, the former Beatle was filmed today performing ten songs, sitting in a chair playing acoustic guitar, in the backyard at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney filmed performing in backyard of EMI studios in London for ‘One Hand Clapping’ project 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)
Video: 'John Lennon Talks About New York And The Concert At Forest Hills On 29th August 1964'
(Saturday, August 29, 1964, afternoon EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — After a late-night session with Bob Dylan that included the band’s introduction to marijuana, The Beatles slept in until the afternoon, resting up before their second New York City show in as many days. Continue reading The Beatles gear up for second NYC show after wild night with Bob Dylan and first experience smoking pot 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1964)
(Saturday, August 29, 1964) — “I’ll Cry Instead” by The Beatles peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Cry Instead’ by The Beatles peaks at #25 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1964)
