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Great Galveston hurricane kills 6,000-12,000 people in deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1900)

1900s


Video: 'When Weather Changed History - Galveston Hurricane'

(Saturday, September 8, 1900, water rose steadily from 3:00 p.m. CST/highest measured wind speed was 100 mph (160 km/h) just after 6:15 p.m. CST/cyclone made landfall around 8:00 p.m CST; during the 1900 Galveston hurricane) — A hurricane and tidal wave struck Galveston, Texas, today, killing between 6,000 and 12,000 people in the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. Continue reading Great Galveston hurricane kills 6,000-12,000 people in deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1900) →

‘Blaze of Glory’ by Jon Bon Jovi peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1990)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, September 8, 1990) — “Blaze of Glory” by Jon Bon Jovi peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Blaze of Glory’ by Jon Bon Jovi peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1990) →

Nazi Germany launches ‘The Blitz’ bombing campaign against British cities 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1940)

1940s, World War II


'Video: The First Day Of The Blitz.'

(Saturday, September 7, 1940, 4:57 p.m. BST; part of the Strategic bombing campaign of World War II) — Nazi Germany today launched The Blitz, as the Luftwaffe shifted its focus from bombing British airfields and aircraft factories to conducting terror raids on London and other major cities in response to British bombing of Berlin Continue reading Nazi Germany launches ‘The Blitz’ bombing campaign against British cities 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1940) →

‘Upside Down’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, September 6, 1980) — “Upside Down” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Sept. 6/13/20/27, 1980). Continue reading ‘Upside Down’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1980) →

‘Emotional Rescue’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, September 6, 1980) — “Emotional Rescue” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Emotional Rescue’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1980) →

Rock star Jimi Hendrix performs his final concert 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Jimi Hendrix - Fehmarn 1970'

(Sunday, September 6, 1970, 12:56 p.m. Central European Summer Time) — Rock star Jimi Hendrix performed what turned out to be his final concert today at the Open Air Love & Peace Festival in Fehmarn, West Germany. Continue reading Rock star Jimi Hendrix performs his final concert 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1970) →

‘Memento’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 2000)

2000s, movies 2000s


Video: 'Memento' trailer

(Tuesday, September 5, 2000) — Memento, an American neo-noir psychological thriller film about a man with short-term memory loss who attempts to track down his wife’s murderer, premiered tonight at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Memento’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 2000) →

‘Absolutely Live’ album by The Doors peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'THE DOORS - ABSOLUTELY LIVE (1970) FULL ALBUM' (21 videos)

(Saturday, September 5, 1970) — Absolutely Live, the first live album by the American rock music band The Doors, peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Absolutely Live’ album by The Doors peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1970) →

Hurricane San Zenon strikes Dominican Republic, at least 2,000 people killed 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1930)

1930s


Video: '1930 Hurricane San Zenon Dominican Republic Aftermath'

(Wednesday, September 3, 1930, 1:20 p.m SDMT; during the 1930 Dominican Republic hurricane) — The Category 4 Hurricane San Zenon struck the Dominican Republic today, killing at least 2,000 and as many as 8,000 people, making it the the fifth deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record. Continue reading Hurricane San Zenon strikes Dominican Republic, at least 2,000 people killed 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1930) →

Wilma Rudolph wins first of three gold medals at Summer Olympics in Rome 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1960)

1960s


Video: 'WILMA RUDOLPH oro 100 m. Roma 1960'

(Friday, September 2, 1960; during the 1960 Summer Olympics) — American sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who had overcome childhood polio, won the women’s 100 meter dash today at Stadio Olimpico in Romewith a time of 11.0 seconds. Continue reading Wilma Rudolph wins first of three gold medals at Summer Olympics in Rome 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1960) →