Video: 'There's Something About Mary' trailer
(Thursday, July 9, 1998, evening PDT) — There’s Something About Mary, an American romantic comedy film about a man who gets a chance to meet up with his dream girl from high school, premiered today at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘There’s Something About Mary’ premieres in Hollywood 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1998)
Video: 'The Doors » 1968 07 09 Dallas, Texas, USA'
(Tuesday, July 9, 1968, 8:00 p.m CDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Dallas Memorial Auditorium in Dallas, Texas, with approximately 9,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Dallas, Texas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
(Thursday, July 9, 1868, 12:30 p.m. local time) — Former Governor
Horatio Seymour of New York was unanimously nominated for President of the United States on the 22nd ballot (after shifts) today at the 1868 Democratic National Convention meeting at Tammany Hall in New York City. Continue reading Democrats nominate Seymour-Blair ticket 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1868)
(Saturday, July 9, 1988) — “The Flame” by Cheap Trick peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 9/16, 1988). Continue reading ‘The Flame’ by Cheap Trick peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1988)
Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (July 9, 1968, at 1:41-2:07)
(Tuesday, July 9, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles worked on a third version of Paul McCartney’s “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,” recording two takes tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles attempt third version of ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
(Saturday, July 8, 1978) — “Take a Chance on Me” by ABBA peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take a Chance on Me’ by ABBA peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
(Saturday, July 8, 1978) — “Use ta Be My Girl” by The O’Jays peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Use ta Be My Girl’ by The O’Jays peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
(Saturday, July 8, 1978) — “Bluer Than Blue” by Michael Johnson peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Bluer Than Blue’ by Michael Johnson peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
(Saturday, July 8, 1978) — “Only the Good Die Young” by Billy Joel peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Only the Good Die Young’ by Billy Joel peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
Video: 'Paul McCartney,George Harrison and Ringo Starr promote The Beatles Yellow Submarine July 8th 1968'
(Monday, July 8, 1968, afternoon BST) — Nine days prior to its world première, The Beatles (minus John Lennon) attended a press screening of the band’s Yellow Submarine film today at the 102-seat Bowater House Cinema in Knightsbridge, London. Continue reading The Beatles attend press screening of ‘Yellow Submarine’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1968)
