Video: 'Die Hard' trailer
(Tuesday, July 12, 1988) — Die Hard, an American action film about a detective who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a hostage situation when his wife’s office is taken over by German terrorists, premiered today at Avco Cinema in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading ‘Die Hard’ premieres in Westwood, California 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1988)
Video: 'Casualties The Beatles' ('Revolution' mono mix at 34:41)
(Saturday, July 13, 1968, midnight-4:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed a remake of John Lennon’s “Revolution” for the group’s next single tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London, overdubbing bass guitar and some additional lead guitar. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Revolution’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1968)
(Tuesday, July 12, 1988, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EDT; part of the United States presidential election, 1988) — Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts, the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, reached for regional and ideological balance and announced today at historic Faneuil Hall in Boston that he had picked Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas as his running mate (click here to watch the video).
Video: 'THE DOORS - WAITING FOR THE SUN (1968) FULL ALBUM (+ BONUS 40th Anniversary) - WITH LYRICS' (16 videos)
(Friday, July 12, 1968) — Waiting for the Sun, the third studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “The Unknown Soldier” and “Hello, I Love You,” was released today. Continue reading The Doors release ‘Waiting for the Sun’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968)
Video: 'Don't Pass Me By (Remastered 2009)'
(Friday, July 12, 1968, 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles completed Ringo Starr’s “Don’t Pass Me By,” overdubbing a bass guitar part, a piano part and violin (in the form of a country fiddle) by Jack Fallon, tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968)
Video: 'Gary Wright - Love Is Alive (Ringo and His All-Starr Band)'
(Friday, July 11, 2008, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Casino Windsor Limited in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Windsor 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 2008)
(Saturday, July 11, 1998) — “Ray of Light” by Madonna peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ray of Light’ by Madonna peaks at #5 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1998)
Video: 'The Doors Backstage Houston 1968'
(Wednesday, July 10, 1968, 8:00 p.m CDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas, with approximately 9,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Sam Houston Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles: Revolution... more Outtakes' (July 10, 1968, at 11:35)
(Wednesday, July 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began work tonight on a remake of John Lennon’s “Revolution” for the group’s next single, recording ten takes and several overdubs at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Revolution’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
Video: ‘Rocky Mountain PBS: Denver Democratic Convention 1908-2008’
(Friday, July 10, 1908, 3:40 a.m. local time) — Former Representative William J. Bryan
of Nebraska was nominated for President of the United States today at the 1908 Democratic National Convention meeting at Denver Auditorium Arena in Denver, Colorado. Continue reading Democrats nominate Bryan for POTUS 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1908)
