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President Nixon accepts invitation to visit Communist China 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1971)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Nixon Announces Trip to China'

(Thursday, July 15, 1971, 7:30 p.m. PDT) — U.S. President Richard Nixon shocked the world by announcing on live television tonight from Burbank, California, that he had accepted an invitation to become the first U.S. president to visit the People’s Republic of China, after being invited by China’s Prime Minister Zhou Enlai. Continue reading President Nixon accepts invitation to visit Communist China 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1971) →

‘Lily Was Here’ by David A. Stewart featuring Candy Dulfer peaks at #11 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1991)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, July 13, 1991) — “Lily Was Here” by David A. Stewart featuring Candy Dulfer peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lily Was Here’ by David A. Stewart featuring Candy Dulfer peaks at #11 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1991) →

‘Somewhere in England’ album by George Harrison peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1981)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'George Harrison somewhere in England album' (first 10 videos constitute original release)

(Saturday, July 11, 1981) — Somewhere in England, the ninth studio album by former Beatle George Harrison, peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks.
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‘A Life of Illusion’ by Joe Walsh peaks at #34 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1981)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 11, 1981) — “A Life of Illusion” by Joe Walsh peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘A Life of Illusion’ by Joe Walsh peaks at #34 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1981) →

Indian cult leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh purchases 39-square-mile ranch near Antelope, Oregon 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1981)

1980s


Video: 'Rise and Fall of Rajneeshpuram'

(Friday, July 10, 1971) — Little more than a week after he abandoned his once thriving ashram at Poona, India, for one in Montclair, New Jersey, the dedicated followers of cult leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh purchased a 39-square-mile ranch near Antelope, Oregon, today and named the haven Rajneeshpuram. Continue reading Indian cult leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh purchases 39-square-mile ranch near Antelope, Oregon 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1981) →

George Harrison completes recording of ‘Bangla Desh’ song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1971)

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


Video: 'Bangla Desh (Bonus Track)'

(Saturday, July 10, 1971) — Former Beatle George Harrison completed the recording of “Bangla Desh” today at the Record Plant studio in Los Angeles with additional overdubs, including a horn section led by Jim Horn. Continue reading George Harrison completes recording of ‘Bangla Desh’ song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1971) →

‘That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be’ by Carly Simon peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 10, 1971) –“That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be” by Carly Simon peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be’ by Carly Simon peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1971) →

‘Tossin’ and Turnin” by Bobby Lewis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1961)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, July 10, 1961) — “Tossin’ and Turnin’” by Bobby Lewis peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart today for the first of seven consecutive weeks (July 10/17/24/31, August 7/14/21, 1961). Continue reading ‘Tossin’ and Turnin” by Bobby Lewis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1961) →

Armistice talks aimed at ending Korean War begin at Kaesong 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1951)

1950s, Cold War, Korean War


Video: 'Korean War - PART 21, Prisoners of War [1], 6.25' (July 10, 1951, at 3:49)

(Tuesday, July 10, 1951, 11 a.m. Korean Daylight Time; during the Korean War) — Protracted armistice negotiations to end of the year-long Korean War began today at Kaesong, a North Korean city in North Hwanghae Province near the South Korean border. Continue reading Armistice talks aimed at ending Korean War begin at Kaesong 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1951) →

‘U Remind Me’ by Usher peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 2001)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, July 7, 2001) — U Remind Me, by Usher peaked at #1 on today’s on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (July 7/14/21/28, 2001). Continue reading ‘U Remind Me’ by Usher peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 2001) →