Category Archives: 1960s

‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!’ animated series debuts on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1969)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Scooby Doo Where Are You - 01 - What A Night For A Knight [DarkDream]'

(Saturday, September 13, 10:30-11:00 a.m. EDT) — Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, an American animated mystery comedy television series about a group of teenage friends and their Great Dane (Scooby-Doo) who travel in a bright green van solving strange and hilarious mysteries, debuted today on CBS. Continue reading ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!’ animated series debuts on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1969) →

Lennon, Ono interviewed in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1969)

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


Video: 'John Lennon: Kaleidoscope Eyes' (Sept. 12, 1969, interview begins on first video at 3:26 and ends on fifth video at 5:01)

(Friday, September 12, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, gave a series of interviews to print reporters today at the Apple Corps building at 3 Savile Row in London. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1969) →

Lennon, Harrison recorded in conversation with Hare Krishna Movement founder 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1969)

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


Video: 'Srila Prabhupada meets Lennon, Harrison & Yoko Ono 1969'

(Thursday, September 11, 1969) — George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles and Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, were recorded in conversation today at Lennon’s Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England, with A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder-preceptor of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the “Hare Krishna Movement.” Continue reading Lennon, Harrison recorded in conversation with Hare Krishna Movement founder 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1969) →

‘Good Clean Fun’/’Mommy and Daddy’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Good Clean Fun'

(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Good Clean Fun”/”Mommy and Daddy” by The Monkees, the second single from the band’s forthcoming album The Monkees Present, was released today. Continue reading ‘Good Clean Fun’/’Mommy and Daddy’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

‘Get Together’ by The Youngbloods peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Get Together” by The Youngbloods peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Together’ by The Youngbloods peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

‘Lay Lady Lay’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Lay Lady Lay” by Bob Dylan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lay Lady Lay’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s, Vietnam War


Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'

(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Give Peace a Chance” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors debuts at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors

(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Runnin’ Blue” by The Doors debuted today at #89, the band’s ninth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors debuts at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

First automatic teller machine (ATM) to utilize magnetic-striped cards opens 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1969)

1960s


Video: 'From the archive: Celebrating the first ATM'

(Tuesday, September 2, 1969) — The first automatic teller machine to utilize magnetic-striped cards, developed by Donald C. Wetzel and called the “Docuteller,” was opened to the public today at a Chemical Bank branch at 10 North Village Avenue in Rockville Centre, New York. Continue reading First automatic teller machine (ATM) to utilize magnetic-striped cards opens 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1969) →

George Harrison sees Bob Dylan off at Heathrow Airport 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1969)

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


Video: 'George Harrison Bob Dylan Airport 02 sept 1969'

(Tuesday, September 2, 1969) — George Harrison of The Beatles and his wife, Patti, dropped off Bob Dylan and his wife, Sarah, today at Heathrow Airport in London for their flight back to New York following the Isle of Wight Festival 1969. Continue reading George Harrison sees Bob Dylan off at Heathrow Airport 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1969) →