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‘The Music Man’ musical opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1957)

1950s, Broadway


Video: 'The Music Man (Original Broadway Cast)' (18 videos)

(Thursday, December 19, 1957, 1957, 7:30 p.m. EST) — The Music Man, a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey about a con artist who hawks musical instruments and band uniforms to small-town America, opened tonight on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Music Man’ musical opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1957) →

Washington camps for the winter at Valley Forge 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1777)

1770s, American Revolutionary War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Valley Forge: A Winter Encampment'

(Friday, December 19, 1777, 5:00 p.m. local time; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — American General George Washington led his poorly fed, ill-equipped army of about 11,000 men today to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia, to camp for the winter. Continue reading Washington camps for the winter at Valley Forge 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1777) →

‘Valerie’ by Steve Winwood peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1987)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, December 19, 1987) — “Valerie” by Steve Winwood peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Valerie’ by Steve Winwood peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1987) →

239 workers killed in Darr Mine disaster 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1907)

1900s


Video: 'The Darr Mine Disaster'

(Thursday, December 19, 1907, 11:30 a.m. local time) — 239 men and boys died in a coal mine explosion today in Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania. Continue reading 239 workers killed in Darr Mine disaster 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1907) →

Harrison’s ‘When We Was Fab’ promo video filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'George Harrison - (1987) When We Was Fab (With George's Introduction)'

(Friday, December 18, 1987) — Former Beatle George Harrison and ex-Beatle Ringo Starr were filmed today for Harrison’s video promo for “When We Was Fab,” the second single (released Jan. 25, 1988) from his album Cloud Nine, today at Greenford Studios in London. Continue reading Harrison’s ‘When We Was Fab’ promo video filmed 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987) →

‘September’ opens in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Woody Allen


Video: 'September' trailer

(Friday, December 18, 1987, 11:10 a.m. EST) — September, an American drama film about six unhappy people, most of whom are in love with others who love others, opened today at Loews New York Twin theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘September’ opens in New York City 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1987) →

‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1987)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s


Video: 'Good Morning, Vietnam' trailer

(Thursday, December 17, 1987) — Good Morning, Vietnam, an American comedy-drama war film about a military DJ in Vietnam who risks his career to broadcast the truth, premiered today at Cineramadome Theater in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ premieres in Los Angeles 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1987) →

‘Witness for the Prosecution’ opens in Los Angeles 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1957)

1950s, Movies 1950s


Video: 'Witness for the Prosecution' trailer

(Friday, December 17, 1957) — Witness for the Prosecution, an American courtroom drama film about a British lawyer who gets caught up in a couple’s tangled marital affairs when he defends the husband for murder, opened today in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ opens in Los Angeles 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1957) →

Spanky and Our Gang perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Ed Sullivan Show - 'Sunday Will Never Be The Same' - Spanky and Our Gang (Aired December 17, 1967)'

(Sunday, December 17, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Spanky and Our Gang performed “Sunday Will Never Be the Same” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Spanky and Our Gang perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1967) →

The Monkees record early version of ‘Merry Go Round’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'The Monkees - Merry go round (Version 1)'

(Sunday, December 17, 1967, 12:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. PST) — The Monkees recorded an early version of “Merry Go Round” today at RCA Studios in Hollywood, remaining unreleased until Rhino Handmade’s deluxe CD reissue in 2010. Continue reading The Monkees record early version of ‘Merry Go Round’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1967) →