Category Archives: 1960s

‘Lawrence of Arabia’ epic historical drama film premieres in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1982)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Lawrence of Arabia' (trailer)

(Monday, December 10, 1962, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — David Lean’s epic film Lawrence of Arabia, based on the life of T. E. Lawrence and widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films in the history of cinema, had its royal gala premiere tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, in attendance. Continue reading ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ epic historical drama film premieres in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1982) →

‘Don’t Hang Up’ by The Orlons at peaks #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 8, 1962) — “Don’t Hang Up” by The Orlons peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Hang Up’ by The Orlons at peaks #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1962) →

‘The Lonely Bull’ by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 8, 1962) — “The Lonely Bull” by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Lonely Bull’ by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1962) →

‘Monsters’ Holiday’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers debuts at #80 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1962)

1960s, Christmas, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 8, 1962) — “Monsters’ Holiday” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers debuted at #80 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Monsters’ Holiday’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers debuts at #80 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1962) →

‘Bobby’s Girl’ by Marcie Blane peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 1, 1962) — “Bobby’s Girl” by Marcie Blane peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Bobby’s Girl’ by Marcie Blane peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1962) →

The Beatles record second single ‘Please Please Me’/’Ask Me Why’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Please Please Me (Mono Version / Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, November 26, 1962, 7:00-9:45 p.m. GMT) — Fresh off the moderate success of their first single “Love Me Do“/”P.S. I Love You,” the British rock music band The Beatles recorded their second single, “Please Please Me” and “Ask Me Why” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London for release on Jan. 11, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles record second single ‘Please Please Me’/’Ask Me Why’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1962) →

‘Leah’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #25 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 24, 1962) — “Leah” by Roy Orbison peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Leah’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #25 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1962) →

‘Anna (Go to Him)’ by Arthur Alexander peaks at #68 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 24, 1962) — “Anna (Go to Him)” by Arthur Alexander peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Anna (Go to Him)’ by Arthur Alexander peaks at #68 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1962) →

U.S. President John F. Kennedy lifts blockade of Cuba after Soviets pledge to take out bombers in thirty days 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1962)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President John F. Kennedy's 45th News Conference - November 20, 1962'

(Tuesday, November 20, 1962, 6:00 EST; during the Cuban missile crisis, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy announced tonight that he had instructed the Defense Department to lift the naval quarantine around the island of Cuba because he had been informed during the day by Premier Nikita Khrushchev that all Soviet Il-28 bombers in Cuba would be withdrawn within 30 days. Continue reading U.S. President John F. Kennedy lifts blockade of Cuba after Soviets pledge to take out bombers in thirty days 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1962) →

‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 17, 1962) — “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by The Four Seasons peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of five weeks (Nov. 17/24, Dec. 1/8/15, 1962). Continue reading ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962) →