Category Archives: 1960s

‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ Western film opens in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1962)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' trailer

(Friday, April 13, 1962, 9:05 a.m. EST) — The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, an American Western film about an experienced gunman and a peace-loving tenderfoot who clashes with a Western bully, began playing at nine U.S. theaters nationwide, including Fox Theater in Philadelphia (it would open in New York City on May 23, 1962). Continue reading ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ Western film opens in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1962) →

Former Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe, 21, dies after collapsing in Hamburg, West Germany 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1962)

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


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) →

‘Johnny Angel’ by Shelley Fabares peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(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) →

‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone?’ by The Kingston Trio peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(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) →

‘Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 #1962)

1960s

(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) →

‘Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 #1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(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) →

‘Twistin’ the Night Away’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(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) →

The Beach Boys’ first hit ‘Surfin’ peaks at #75 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Mar 24 #1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(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) →

American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan releases debut studio album 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


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) →

Algerian War ends after France and Algeria sign cease-fire agreement 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)

1960s


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) →