Video: 'Love Is A Many Splendored Thing'
(Thursday, February 19, 1970, 2:30-5:00 p.m. BST) — The recording of “Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as eight singers, two flutes, an organ and a vibraphone were overdubbed. Continue reading Starr completes ‘Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1970)
(Saturday, February 19, 2000) — “Thank God I Found You” by Mariah Carey featuring Joe and 98 Degrees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thank God I Found You’ by Mariah Carey featuring Joe and 98 Degrees peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 2000)
Video: 'SYND 19-2-70 CHICAGO SEVEN TRIAL VERDICT COMMENT'
(Tuesday, February 18, 1970, 12:20 p.m. CST, during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — All seven defendants in the Chicago conspiracy trial were acquitted today of plotting to incite a riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, but five of them were convicted of seeking to promote a riot through individual acts. Continue reading Chicago Seven cleared of plot, 5 guilty on second count 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1970)
(Saturday, February 18, 1950) — “Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy” by Red Foley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 18/25, Mar. 4/11, 1950). Continue reading ‘Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy’ by Red Foley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1950)
Video: 'Reflections on Clyde Tombaugh'
(Tuesday, February 18, 1930) — Dwarf planet Pluto was discovered today by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Continue reading Dwarf planet Pluto discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1930)
Video: 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You'
(Tuesday, February 18, 1970, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The recordings of “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” and “Let The Rest Of The World Go By” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as Starr re-recorded his vocals for both songs. Continue reading Starr completes two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1970)
Video: 'I'm A Fool To Care'
(Monday, February 17, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BST) — “I’m A Fool To Care” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as Francis Shaw conducted a 15-piece string orchestra. Continue reading Starr completes ‘I’m A Fool To Care’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1970)
Video: 'Crimes And Criminals - Episode 08 - Jeffrey MacDonald'
(Monday, February 17, 1970, emergency call made at 3:42 a.m. EST) — U.S. Army Captain and physician, Dr. Jeffrey R. MacDonald, 26, murdered his pregnant wife and two children today at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, North Carolina. Continue reading U.S. Army Captain Jeffrey R. MacDonald murders pregnant wife, 2 children 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1970)
Video: 'The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary) 02.Distant War (September 1939 – May 1940)' (Feb. 16, 1940, at 30:43)
(Friday, February 16, 1940, 10:20 p.m. Central European Time; part of World War II and Phoney War) — Forces of the Royal Navy seized the German steamer Altmark today in Norwegian waters and freed 299 prisoners of war whose ships were sunk by the pocket battleship Graf Spee in the Southern Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading British raid Altmark in Norway waters, free 299 Spee captives 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1940)
(Saturday, February 16, 1980) — “Do That to Me One More Time” by Captain & Tennille peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do That to Me One More Time’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1980)
