Video: 'President Nixon in Vietnam 1969'
(Wednesday, July 30, 1969, 12:00 noon Saigon Standard Time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon arrived at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon today for a previously unannounced 5½-hour stopover in the war-torn nation. Continue reading Nixon arrives in Saigon to visit Thieu, U.S. troops 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969)
Video: 'Sun King (Remastered 2009)'
(Tuesday, July 29, 1969, 2:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles today completed John Lennon’s “Sun King”/“Mean Mr. Mustard” at EMI Studio 3 in London, overdubbing vocals, piano, organ and percussion. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Sun King’/’Mean Mr. Mustard’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1969)
(Saturday, July 28, 1979) — “Getting Closer” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Getting Closer’ by Wings peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1979)
Video: 'Gary Hinman Murder Associated Press Video 1969'
(Sunday, July 27, 1969) — Music teacher Gary Hinman, 34, became the first Manson Family murder victim today when he was stabbed to death at his home in Topanga, California, by Bobby Beausoleil, ostensibly at the instruction of Family leader Charles Manson. Continue reading Gary Hinman becomes first Manson Family murder victim 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1969)
(Monday, July 27, 1959) — “Crackin’ Up” by Bo Diddley peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crackin’ Up’ by Bo Diddley peaks at #62 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1959)
(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “Crystal Blue Persuasion” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “My Cherie Amour” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Cherie Amour’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'
(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “Give Peace a Chance” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, debuted at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
(Saturday, Juy 26, 1969) — The Monkees Greatest Hits, the first greatest hits compilation album by the Monkees, peaked at #89 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
