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John Lennon records early version of ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1969)

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


Video: 'Plastic Ono Band - Cold Turkey (Rough Mix from Acetate) (13/23)'

(Sunday, September 28, 1969) — Eight days after privately informing his fellow Beatles that he was leaving the group, three days after entering a recording studio as a solo artist for the first time and two days after the British release of band’s Abbey Road studio album, John Lennon recorded an early version of “Cold Turkey” today at Trident Studios in London, with fellow Beatle Ringo Starr on drums. Continue reading John Lennon records early version of ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1969) →

‘Green River’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 27, 1969) — “Green River” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Green River’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969) →

‘Easy to Be Hard’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 27, 1969) — “Easy to Be Hard” by Three Dog Night peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Easy to Be Hard’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969) →

Warsaw surrenders to Nazi Germany 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1939)

1930s, World War II

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Video: 'Warsaw Surrenders - 1939 | Today In History | 27 Sep 18'

(Wednesday, September 27, 1939, 12:00 p.m. Central European Time; during the Siege of Warsaw (1939), part of the Invasion of Poland during World War II) — The city of Warsaw surrendered today to forces from Nazi Germany on the 20th day of a siege that saw the Polish capital bombed and burned “into an unspeakable inferno.” Continue reading Warsaw surrenders to Nazi Germany 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1939) →

‘The Brady Bunch’ sitcom series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Brady Bunch S01E01 (Honeymoon)'

(Friday, September 26, 1969, 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Brady Bunch, an American television situation comedy series about a “blended family” created by the union of two persons with children from previous marriages, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Brady Bunch’ sitcom series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969) →

The Beatles release ‘Abbey Road’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Abbey Road (full album)' (17 videos)

(Friday, September 26, 1969) — Abbey Road, the eleventh studio album by English rock band The Beatles, the last in which all four members participated, was released today in Britain (Oct. 1, 1969 in the U.S.) by Apple Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Abbey Road’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969) →

President Washington signs Judiciary Act of 1789 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1789)

1780s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '24th September 1789: The Judiciary Act becomes law in the United States of America'

(Thursday, September 24, 1789) — U.S. President George Washington signed the Judiciary Act of 1789 today, establishing America’s federal court system and creating the post of attorney general. Continue reading President Washington signs Judiciary Act of 1789 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1789) →

‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ premiered in New Haven, Connecticut 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1969)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' trailer

(Tuesday, September 23, 1969, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, an American Western film about two free-spirited bank robbers who flee railroad detectives and head for Bolivia, premiered tonight at the Roger Sherman Theater in New Haven, Connecticut. Continue reading ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ premiered in New Haven, Connecticut 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1969) →

‘Girl I’m Gonna Miss You’ by Milli Vanilli peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1989)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, September 23, 1989) — “Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilli peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 23/30, 1989). Continue reading ‘Girl I’m Gonna Miss You’ by Milli Vanilli peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1989) →

‘The Music Scene’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Music Scene Show Opening (1969)'

(Monday, September 22, 1969, 7:30-8:15 p.m. EDT) — The Music Scene, an television series primarily featuring rock and pop music, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Music Scene’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1969) →