Video: 'BED PEACE starring John Lennon & Yoko Ono' (June 1, 1969, at 8:03-20:49)
(Sunday, June 1, 1969; during the Vietnam War) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, clashed with Al Capp today as the satirical cartoonist visited the couple as they continued their second week-long bed-in for peace in room 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. Continue reading Al Capp confronts Lennons at Montreal bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1969)
(Monday, June 15, 1959) — “The Battle of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (June 1/8/15/22/29, July 6, 1959). Continue reading ‘The Battle of New Orleans’ by Johnny Horton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1959)
Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'
(Saturday, May 31, 1969, 5:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War) — John Lennon of The Beatles recorded the basic version of “Give Peace a Chance” during his second week-long bed-in for peace with wife Yoko Ono today in room 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal for release as a single by the Plastic Ono Band on July 4, 1969. Continue reading Lennon records ‘Give Peace a Chance’ in Montreal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
Video: 'Johnstown Flood'
(Friday, May 31, 1889, 3:10 p.m. local time; during the Johnstown Flood) — 2,209 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, perished today when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water and debris toward town. Continue reading 2,209 people killed in Johnstown Flood 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1889)
(Saturday, May 31, 1969) — “Love (Can Make You Happy)” by Mercy peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love (Can Make You Happy)’ by Mercy peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
(Saturday, May 31, 1969) — “Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Oh Happy Day’ by The Edwin Hawkins Singers peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
(Saturday, May 31, 1969) — “These Eyes” by The Guess Who peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘These Eyes’ by The Guess Who peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
(Saturday, May 31, 1969) — “Goodbye” by Mary Hopkin, composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles and produced by McCartney, peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Goodbye’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
(Saturday, May 31, 1969) — “Where’s the Playground Susie” by Glen Campbell peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Where’s the Playground Susie’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
(Saturday, May 31, 1969) — “Seattle” by Perry Como peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Seattle’ by Perry Como peaks at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
