Category Archives: 1960s

Charles Manson taken into custody for good 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1969)

1960s


Video: 'American Justice - The Manson Family Murders' (Oct. 12, 1969, at 7:09)

(Sunday, October 12, 1969, approximately 6:30 p.m. PDT) — Charles Manson, 34, an American criminal and cult leader who formed what became known as the Manson Family, a quasi-commune based in California and linked to at least nine murders at four locations in July and August 1969, was taken into custody today, never to be released again. Continue reading Charles Manson taken into custody for good 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1969) →

Oliver performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Oliver- Jean 1969'

(Sunday, October 12, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Oliver performed “Jean” 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 Oliver performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1969) →

‘Everybody’s Talkin’’ by Nilsson peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 11, 1969) — “Everybody’s Talkin'” by Nilsson peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody’s Talkin’’ by Nilsson peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969) →

‘The Monkees Present’ studio album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'The Monkees Present' (first 12 videos constitute original LP)

(Saturday, October 11, 1969) — The Monkees Present, The Monkees’ eighth studio album, the last to feature Michael Nesmith and the second after Peter Tork left the group, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Present’ studio album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969) →

Weatherman’s ‘Days of Rage’ anti-Vietnam War protests begin in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1969)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Days of Rage 1969'

(Wednesday, October 8, 1969, 10:25 p.m. CDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Seeking to “bring the [Vietnam] war home,” the first public protests by the radical Weather Underground faction of the counterculture-era group Students for a Democratic Society began tonight with the “Days of Rage” in Chicago. Continue reading Weatherman’s ‘Days of Rage’ anti-Vietnam War protests begin in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1969) →

George Harrison interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1969)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Tapes - George Harrison Interview Pt. 1 March 1969 David Wigg RARE' (Oct. 8, 1969 at 0:04-13:49)

(Wednesday, October 8, 1969) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today by David Wigg at The Beatles’ Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row for the Oct. 12 and 19, 1969, editions of the BBC radio show Scene And Heard. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1969) →

The Monkees appear on ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s

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Video: 'Monkees Joke Wall | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | George Schlatte'

(Monday, October 6, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Monkees appeared on tonight’s NBC comedy program Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, five days before the release of the group’s eighth studio album, The Monkees Present. Continue reading The Monkees appear on ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1969) →

‘Something’/’Come Together’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1969)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - Something (2019 Mix / Audio)'

(Monday, October 6, 1969) — The double A-side single “Something”/“Come Together” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 31, 1969, in the UK), lifted from the band’s just released studio album Abbey Road. Continue reading ‘Something’/’Come Together’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1969) →

‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ surreal sketch comedy series debuts on BBC One 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Monty Pythons Flying Circus S01E01 01 Whither Canada mkv' (aired Oct. 5, 1969)

(Sunday, October 5, 1969, 10:55 p.m. BST) — Monty Python’s Flying Circus, a British surreal sketch comedy television series created by and starring the comedy group Monty Python, debuted tonight on BBC One. Continue reading ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ surreal sketch comedy series debuts on BBC One 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969) →

John Lennon completes recording ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969)

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


Video: 'Cold Turkey - John Lennon Plastic Ono Band [Original video]'

(Sunday, October 5, 1969, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon, who privately informed his fellow Beatles on Sept. 20, 1969, that he was leaving the group, completed his first studio recording as a solo artist today, overdubbing a pair of new lead vocals (harmonizing with himself on the chorus) and adding more electric guitar on “Cold Turkey” today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading John Lennon completes recording ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969) →