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‘Black Hawk Down’: Battle of Mogadishu begins during Somali Civil War 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1993)

1990s


Video 'Black Hawk Down | The True Story Of The Battle Of Mogadishu #blackhawkdown #mogadishu #war #army'

(Sunday, October 3, 1993, 1:50 p.m. East Africa Time; part of Operation Gothic Serpent and UNOSOM II) — The Battle of Mogadishu, fought in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States — supported by UNOSOM II — against the forces of the Somali National Alliance (SNA) and armed irregular citizens of south Mogadishu as part of the two-year-old Somali Civil War, began today when U.S. forces attempted to seize two of SNA leader Mohammed Farah Aidid’s top lieutenants during a meeting deep in the city on the East African coast. Continue reading ‘Black Hawk Down’: Battle of Mogadishu begins during Somali Civil War 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1993) →

The Beatles complete recording of ‘Little Child’ in London for the band’s second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)

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


Video: 'Little Child (Remastered 2009)'

(Thursday, October 3, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles, just back from their holiday, minus George Harrison who was still en route from his visit to the U.S., completed “Little Child” at EMI Studio 3 in London today for their second studio album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of ‘Little Child’ in London for the band’s second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963) →

First modern World Series opens at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1903)

1900s, World Series


Video: '1903 World Series Game 1: Pirates vs Americans/Red Sox'

(Thursday, October 1, 1903, 3:00 p.m. EST; during the 1903 World Series) — The first modern World Series, the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada contested between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), began today between the Boston Americans (the team that would later be known as the Boston Red Sox) and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston. Continue reading First modern World Series opens at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1903) →

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ by Bonnie Tyler peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 1, 1983) — “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks (Oct. 1/8/15/22, 1983). Continue reading ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ by Bonnie Tyler peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983) →

‘(She’s) Sexy + 17’ by Stray Cats peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 1, 1983) — “(She’s) Sexy + 17” by Stray Cats peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(She’s) Sexy + 17’ by Stray Cats peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983) →

‘Far from Over’ by Frank Stallone peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 1, 1983) — “Far from Over” by Frank Stallone peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Far from Over’ by Frank Stallone peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983) →

‘Kiss the Bride’ by Elton John peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, October 1, 1983) — “Kiss the Bride” by Elton John peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Kiss the Bride’ by Elton John peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983) →

Producer George Martin completes ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ for The Beatles’ second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1963)

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


Video: 'Money (That's What I Want)'

(Monday, September 30, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — While The Beatles were on holiday abroad, the rock music band’s producer, George Martin, went back into EMI Studio Two today to work on seven tracks for their second album With The Beatles, completing the recording sessions for “Money (That’s What I Want).” Continue reading Producer George Martin completes ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ for The Beatles’ second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1963) →

Infamous 18½-minute gap allegedly created in key Watergate tape 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1973)

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Video: 'Who Erased 18 Minutes of Nixon Watergate Tapes?'

(Saturday, September 29, 1973; during the Watergate scandal) — Rose Mary Woods, the personal secretary to U.S. President Richard Nixon, later claims that on this date she inadvertently erased 18 minutes and 30 seconds of a taped conversation between Nixon and Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman on June 20, 1972, three days after the Watergate break-in. Continue reading Infamous 18½-minute gap allegedly created in key Watergate tape 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1973) →

‘We’re an American Band’ by Grand Funk Railroad peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 29, 1973) — “We’re an American Band” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘We’re an American Band’ by Grand Funk Railroad peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1973) →