Video: 'Relive Apollo 11 in Real Time!'
(Sunday, July 20, 1969, 20:17:40 Coordinated Universal Time) — American astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first human beings to land on another world today as Armstrong piloted the descent of the Apollo 11 lunar module, nicknamed “Eagle,” onto the surface of the Moon. Continue reading ‘The Eagle has landed’: First human beings land on another world 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1969)
Video: 'The Monkees on The Johnny Cash Show 1969 (Best V/A Quality!)'
(Saturday, July 19, 1969, 9:30 p.m. EDT) — The Monkees performed “Last Train To Clarksville,” “Nine Times Blue” and “Everybody Loves A Night” on tonight’s edition of “The Johnny Cash Show” on ABC-TV. Continue reading The Monkees perform on ‘The Johnny Cash Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1969)
(Saturday, July 19, 1969) — “Listen to the Band” by The Monkees peaked at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Listen to the Band’ by The Monkees peaks at #63 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1969)
(Saturday, July 19, 1969) — “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaked at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1969)
Video: '1969 report on Ted Kennedy's accident at Chappaquiddick Island'
(Friday, July 18, 1969, approximately 11:30 p.m. EDT; during the Chappaquiddick incident) — U.S. Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy, the 37-year-old younger brother of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy (both of whom were recently assassinated), drove an Oldsmobile 88 automobile off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island near Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts late this evening, leading to the death of his female companion, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne. Continue reading Woman passenger killed as Ted Kennedy escapes car accident on Chappaquiddick Island 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1969)
Video: 'The Doors - The Soft Parade (Full Album)' (9 videos)
(Friday, July 18, 1969) — The Soft Parade, the fourth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “Touch Me,” “Wishful Sinful,” and “Tell All the People” was released today. Continue reading ‘The Soft Parade’ studio album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1969)
Video: 'Octopus's Garden (Remastered 2009)'
(Friday, July 18, 1969, 2:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles today completed Ringo Starr’s “Octopus’s Garden” at EMI Studio 3 in London, recording Starr’s lead vocals, which he manually double-tracked during the choruses. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Octopus’s Garden’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1969)
Video: 'Apollo 11 Launch CBS News Coverage' (launch at 1:32:00)
(Wednesday, July 16, 1969, 9:32 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time/13:32:00 Coordinated Universal Time) — Apollo 11, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins, blasted off as scheduled from Cape Kennedy today in man’s first attempt to walk on another world — the Moon. Continue reading Apollo 11 blasts off in first attempt to land humans on Moon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1969)
(Saturday, July 12, 1969) — “In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)” by Zager and Evans peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (July 12/19/26, Aug. 2/9/16, 1969). Continue reading ‘In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)’ by Zager and Evans peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1969)
(Saturday, July 12, 1969) — “Good Morning Starshine” by Oliver peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Good Morning Starshine’ by Oliver peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1969)
