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Paris liberated from Nazi tyranny as German commander surrenders to Allies during World War II 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'LIBERATION OF PARIS (AMERICAN VERSION) (SOUND)'

(Friday, August 25, 1944, 3:30 p.m. Western European Mean Time; during the Liberation of Paris, part of Operation Overlord, World War II) — Despite repeated orders from Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler that the French capital “must not fall into the enemy’s hand except lying in complete debris,” General Dietrich von Choltitz, German military governor of Paris, surrendered the City of Light to Free French troops this afternoon at the Hôtel Meurice. Continue reading Paris liberated from Nazi tyranny as German commander surrenders to Allies during World War II 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1944) →

The White House, U.S. Capitol set on fire by British troops 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1814)

1810s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'When the British burned the White House'

(Wednesday, August 24, 1814, 10:30 p.m. local time; during the Burning of Washington, part the War of 1812) — Following the defeat of American forces at the Battle of Bladensburg, British forces led by Major-General Robert Ross marched on Washington, D.C., tonight setting fire to multiple public buildings; including The White House, United States Capitol, and Washington Navy Yard. Continue reading The White House, U.S. Capitol set on fire by British troops 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1814) →

The Beatles attend garden party for Hemophilia Foundation in Brentwood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)

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


Video: 'Don DeFore family Meet the Beatles 1964 private Brentwood party'

(Monday, August 24, 1964, 5:15 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — After spending most of their day relaxing by the pool at their Hollywood mansion hideaway, The Beatles today attended a garden party benefiting the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California, held at the Brentwood, California, home of Capitol records president Alan Livingston’s mother-in-law. Continue reading The Beatles attend garden party for Hemophilia Foundation in Brentwood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964) →

‘(You’re) Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “(You’re) Having My Baby” by Paul Anka (recorded as a duet with female vocalist Odia Coates) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, Sept. 7, 1974). Continue reading ‘(You’re) Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Tell Me Something Good’ by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Tell Me Something Good” by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Tell Me Something Good’ by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Waterloo’ by ABBA peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Waterloo” by ABBA peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Waterloo’ by ABBA peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Wildwood Weed’ by Jim Stafford peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Wildwood Weed” by Jim Stafford peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wildwood Weed’ by Jim Stafford peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Keep On Smilin’ by Wet Willie peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Keep On Smilin” by Wet Willie peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Keep On Smilin’ by Wet Willie peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Rub It In’ by Billy ‘Crash’ Craddock peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Rub It In” by Billy “Crash” Craddock peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Rub It In’ by Billy ‘Crash’ Craddock peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Slow Down’/’Matchbox’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)

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


Video: 'Slow Down (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, August 24, 1964) — “Slow Down“/”Matchbox” by The Beatles was released today as a single in the U.S. by Capitol records. Continue reading ‘Slow Down’/’Matchbox’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964) →