Video: 'Classic Episodes - The Outer Limits -The Galaxy Being'
(Monday, September 16, 1963, 7:30 p.m. EDT) — The Outer Limits, an American anthology television series often compared to The Twilight Zone but with a greater emphasis on science fiction stories (rather than stories of fantasy or the supernatural), premiered tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Outer Limits’ science fiction television series premieres on ABC 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1963)
Video: '16th St. Baptist Church Bombing - 1963 | Today In History | 15 Sept 17'
(Sunday, September 15, 1963, 10:22 a.m. CST; during the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, part of the civil rights movement and the Birmingham campaign) — Four girls were killed this morning when a bomb set by a white supremacist terrorist group exploded in the basement of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, where 80 African-American children were attending Sunday school. Continue reading Four African-American girls killed in 16th Street Baptist Church bombing 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1963)
(Saturday, September 14, 1963) — “Then He Kissed Me” by The Crystals peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Then He Kissed Me’ by The Crystals peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1963)
(Saturday, September 14, 1963) — “Surfer Girl” by The Beach Boys peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Surfer Girl’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles in the recording studio (Sept. 12th, 1963) Don't Bother Me takes 10 13'
(Thursday, September 12, 1963, 7:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — After a half-hour break following their first recording session of the day, The Beatles returned to EMI Studio 2 in London tonight to record a remake of George Harrison’s first solo composition “Don’t Bother Me” for their second album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record George Harrison’s ‘Don’t Bother Me’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - Message To Australia (Take 1, 2, 3, and 4)'
(Thursday, September 12, 1963, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — After recording a few special messages for broadcast on Australian radio, The Beatles this afternoon recorded “Hold Me Tight” at EMI Studio 2 in London for their second studio album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Messages to Australia’ and ‘Hold Me Tight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)
Video: 'Not A Second Time (Remastered 2009)'
(Wednesday, September 11, 1963, 7:00 p.m.-10:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — After a dinner break, The Beatles returned to EMI Studios in London tonight to record another John Lennon song, “Not a Second Time,” for their second album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Not a Second Time’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)
Video: 'All I've Got To Do (Remastered 2009)'
(Wednesday, September 11, 1963, 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — For the first time since July 30, The Beatles returned to EMI Recording Studio 2 today to work on their second studio album, With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘All I’ve Got to Do’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)
Video: 'Want A Fight? Liston's Here! Melody Maker Poll Awards 1963 (Featuring The Beatles) - 10 Sep 1963'
(Tuesday, September 10, 1963) — The Beatles attended a luncheon of the Variety Club of Great Britain today at the Savoy Hotel in London to pick up the award for Top Vocal Group of the Year. Continue reading The Beatles receive ‘Top Vocal Group of the Year’ award from Variety Club of Great Britain 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1963)
Video: 'Hidden History: Integration of Alabama Schools'
(Monday, September 9, 1963, morning, local time; during the civil rights movement) — Sonnie Hereford IV, 6, became the first African-American student to integrate public schools in Alabama this morning following a lengthy court battle. Continue reading Sonnie Hereford IV becomes first African-American child to integrate an Alabama public school 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1963)
