Video: 'The Beatles in Hamburg'
(Saturday, October 15, 1960, afternoon Central European Time; during The Beatles in Hamburg) — For the very first time, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — the final line-up of The Beatles — recorded music together today in Hamburg, West Germany. Continue reading John, Paul, George & Ringo record music together for the first time 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1960)
Video: 'Korean War: Truman vs MacArthur over Korea' (Oct. 15, 1950 at 10:15)
(Sunday, October 15, 1950, Truman’s plane arrived at 6:30 a.m. Wake Time; during the Wake Island Conference, part of the Korean War and the Cold War) — President Harry S. Truman and Army General Douglas MacArthur met for a conference today at Wake Island to define the Far Eastern policy of the United States in the light of recent United Nations victories in Korea. Continue reading MacArthur tells Truman China won’t intervene in Korean War 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1950)
(Saturday, October 14, 2000) — “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” by Christina Aguilera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 14/21/28, Nov. 4, 2000). Continue reading ‘Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 2000)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Get On The Right Thing (Early Mix) (2018 Remaster)'
(Wednesday, October 14, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney recorded “Get On The Right Thing” today at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘Get On The Right Thing’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1970)
Video: 'Dwight D. Eisenhower Biography: Military General and U.S. President'
(Tuesday, October 14, 1890) — Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961, was born today in Denison, Texas. Continue reading U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower born in Denison, Texas 130 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1890)
Video: 'John F. Kennedy vs Richard Nixon - Third Presidential Debate 1960'
(Thursday, October 13, 1960, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1960 United States presidential election) — The two leading candidates for President of the United States, Senator John F. Kennedy, a Democrat, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican, discussed war and peace, how to stop national emergency strikes, the state of American prestige and the cost of farm programs in their third televised debate tonight. Continue reading American prestige and farm programs highlight third Kennedy-Nixon TV debate 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1960)
Video: 'The Lost Interview Tapes Featuring Jim Morrison' (41 videos)
(Tuesday, October 13, 1970, 4:00 p.m. PDT) — Jim Morrison, lead singer of the rock musical group The Doors, was interviewed today in Los Angeles by Salli Stevenson for publication over two issues of Circus magazine, dated January and February 1971. Continue reading Jim Morrison interviewed by Salli Stevenson for Circus magazine 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1970)
(Saturday, October 13, 1990) — “Praying for Time” by George Michael peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Praying for Time’ by George Michael peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1990)
Video: 'All About Eve' trailer
(Friday, October 13, 1950, 11:30 a.m. EST) — All About Eve, a American drama film about an ambitious young actress who tries to take over a star’s career and love life, opened this morning at the Roxy Theatre at 153 W. 50th Street in New York City’s Times Square. Continue reading ‘All About Eve’ opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1950)
Video: 'Another Day (Remastered 2012)'
(Monday, October 12, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney began recording sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles, today at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading Paul McCartney begins sessions for second solo album in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1970)
