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John Lennon completes recording ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969)

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


Video: 'Cold Turkey - John Lennon Plastic Ono Band [Original video]'

(Sunday, October 5, 1969, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon, who privately informed his fellow Beatles on Sept. 20, 1969, that he was leaving the group, completed his first studio recording as a solo artist today, overdubbing a pair of new lead vocals (harmonizing with himself on the chorus) and adding more electric guitar on “Cold Turkey” today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading John Lennon completes recording ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969) →

‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors

(Saturday, October 4, 1969) — “Runnin’ Blue” by The Doors peaked today at #64 for one week, the band’s ninth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1969) →

‘The Twilight Zone’ anthology series debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1959)

1950s, Television 1950s


Video: '001 The Twilight Zone Where Is Everybody clip1'

(Friday, October 2, 1959, 10:00-10:30 p.m EDT) — The Twilight Zone, an American anthology television series created and presented by Rod Serling, debuted tonight on CBS-TV. Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’ anthology series debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1959) →

President Wilson suffers serious stroke at White House 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1919)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '2nd October 1919: US President Woodrow Wilson suffers a stroke while in office'

(Thursday, October 2, 1919, about 8:30 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President Woodrow Wilson suffered a serious stroke today at the White House that left him paralyzed on his left side and with only partial vision in the right eye. Continue reading President Wilson suffers serious stroke at White House 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1919) →

‘That Lucky Old Sun’ by Frankie Laine peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1949)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s

(Saturday, October 1, 1949) — “That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls around Heaven All Day)” by Frankie Laine (with Judd Conlon’s Rhythmaires, Harry Geller and His Orchestra, Carl Fischer on piano) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for eight consecutive weeks (Oct. 1/8/15/22/29, Nov. 5/12/19, 1949). Continue reading ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ by Frankie Laine peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1949) →

Mao Zedong proclaims communist People’s Republic of China 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1949)

1940s, Cold War


Video: '1st October 1949: Mao Zedong declares the establishment of the People's Republic of China'

(Saturday, October 1, 1949, 3:00 p.m. China Standard Time) — Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People’s Republic of China, , a single-party state controlled by the Communist Party of China, during a ceremony today in Beijing. Continue reading Mao Zedong proclaims communist People’s Republic of China 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1949) →

‘One’ by Bee Gees peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1989)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, September 30, 1989) — “One” by the Bee Gees peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘One’ by Bee Gees peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1989) →

‘Love, American Style’ anthology comedy series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1969)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'LOVE AMERICAN STYLE WITH Yvonne Craig,Michael Callan and Penny Fuller' (Sept. 29, 1969)

(Monday, September 29, 1969, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Love, American Style, an anthology comedy television series featuring unrelated stories of romance, usually with a comedic spin, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘Love, American Style’ anthology comedy series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1969) →

‘Cruel to Be Kind’ by Nick Lowe peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 29, 1979) — “Cruel to Be Kind” by Nick Lowe peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Cruel to Be Kind’ by Nick Lowe peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1979) →

‘Girls Talk’ by Dave Edmunds peaks at #65 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 29, 1979) — “Girls Talk” by Dave Edmunds peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Girls Talk’ by Dave Edmunds peaks at #65 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1979) →