Video: 'Stuart Sutcliffe, The Lost Beatle'
(Tuesday, April 10, 1962) — Stu Sutcliffe, a painter and musician best known as the original bass guitarist of the English rock band The Beatles, died today of a brain haemorrhage while riding in an ambulance on the way to a hospital in Hamburg, West Germany. He was 21 years old. Continue reading Former Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe, 21, dies after collapsing in Hamburg, West Germany 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1962)
(Saturday, April 7, 1962) — “Johnny Angel” by Shelley Fabares peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Apr. 7/14, 1962). Continue reading ‘Johnny Angel’ by Shelley Fabares peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1962)
(Saturday, April 7, 1962) — “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” by The Kingston Trio peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone?’ by The Kingston Trio peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1962)
(Saturday, March 31, 1962) — “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You” by Connie Francis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 #1962)
(Saturday, March 31, 1962) — “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)” by Roy Orbison peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 #1962)
(Saturday, March 24, 1962) — “Twistin’ the Night Away” by Sam Cooke peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Twistin’ the Night Away’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1962)
(Saturday, March 24, 1962) — “Surfin’” by The Beach Boys peaked at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading The Beach Boys’ first hit ‘Surfin’ peaks at #75 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Mar 24 #1962)
Video: 'Bob Dylan (Debut Album - Official)' (13 tracks)
(Monday, March 19, 1962) — Bob Dylan, the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, 20, (born Robert Allen Zimmerman), was released today by Columbia Records, produced by Columbia’s legendary talent scout John H. Hammond. Continue reading American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan releases debut studio album 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)
Video: 'Algerian War of independence: Looking back at the Évian Accords, 60 years on • FRANCE 24 English'
(Monday, March 19, 1962, noon Central European Time; during the Algerian War) — After more than seven years of fighting between the French Army and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN), a ceasefire was declared in the Algerian War today at noon local time pursuant to Article 1 of the Évian Accords. Continue reading Algerian War ends after France and Algeria sign cease-fire agreement 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)
(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “Midnight in Moscow” by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Midnight in Moscow’ by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaks at #2 in USA #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
