Video: 'John & Yoko'
(Monday, October 20, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, released Wedding Album, the couple’s third and final in a succession of three experimental albums, today in the U.S. (released Nov. 7, 1969, in the UK). Continue reading Lennon, Ono release experimental ‘Wedding Album’ 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Oct 20 1969)
Video: 'THE SMITH - Baby It's you - tv en vivo'
(Sunday, October 19, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Smith performed “Baby It’s You” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Smith performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1969)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “I Can’t Get Next to You” by The Temptations peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 18/25, 1969). Continue reading ‘I Can’t Get Next to You’ by The Temptations peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “Hot Fun in the Summertime” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hot Fun in the Summertime’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “Something” by The Beatles debuted at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Something’ by The Beatles debuts at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “Come Together” by The Beatles debuted at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Come Together’ by The Beatles debuts at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “Good Clean Fun” by The Monkees peaked at #82 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Clean Fun’ by The Monkees peaks at #82 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles - Abbey Road (full album)' (17 videos)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — Abbey Road, the eleventh studio album by English rock band The Beatles, the last in which all four members participated, debuted at #178 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Abbey Road’ studio LP by The Beatles debuts at #178 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
Video: '1969 World Series, Game 5: Orioles @ Mets' (Mets win at 2:25:27)
(Thursday, October 16, 1969, at approximately 1:00-3:14 p.m. EDT) — The New York Mets won the 1969 World Series today, beating the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York in the fifth and deciding game to accomplish one of the greatest upsets in Series history. Continue reading Mets upset Orioles to win World Series 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1969)
Video: 'Bethel College, Oct. 15, 1969, Vietnam Moratorium Day'
(Wednesday, October 15, 1969; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, a massive demonstration and teach-in across across the United States against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, took place today with millions participating throughout the world Continue reading Millions participate in Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1969)
