Category Archives: 1960s

‘Memories’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 12 1969)

(Saturday, April 12, 1969)“Memories” by Elvis Presley peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Memories’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 12 1969)

‘Get Back’/’Don’t Let Me Down’ single by The Beatles with Billy Preston released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1969)


Video: 'Get Back (Remastered 2015)'

(Friday, April 11, 1969) — The single “Get Back”/“Don’t Let Me Down” by The Beatles with Billy Preston was released today in the UK (May 5, 1969, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Get Back’/’Don’t Let Me Down’ single by The Beatles with Billy Preston released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1969)

The Beatles pose for extended photo session in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1969)

(Wednesday, April 9, 1969) — The Beatles held posed for an extended photo session today in two locations: the Madingley Club on Willoughby Road in East Twickenham in London, followed by more shots taken at number 4 Ducks Walk where they boarded a boat on the River Thames. Continue reading The Beatles pose for extended photo session in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1969)

‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ abruptly cancelled by CBS-TV 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1969)


Video: 'The Smothers Brothers - Smothered (2002)' (show cancelled at 1:12:07)

(Friday, April 4, 1969)The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, an American comedy and variety show television series hosted by the Smothers Brothers, was abruptly canceled today by the Columbia Broadcasting System, which cited the Smothers’ failure to meet the contractual pre-air delivery dates required for local affiliate screening. Continue reading ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ abruptly cancelled by CBS-TV 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 4 1969)

Lennon, Ono appear live on ‘The Eamonn Andrews Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1969)


Video: 'John Lennon & Yoko Ono on The Eamonn Andrews Show, 1969 (Audio only)"

(Thursday, April 3, 1969, 11:00-11:45 p.m. BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed live tonight for London for Thames Television’s The Eamonn Andrews Shows at the Café Royal restaurant on Regent Streeet in London. Continue reading Lennon, Ono appear live on ‘The Eamonn Andrews Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1969)

Lennon, Ono return to London following wedding, bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1969)


Video: 'John & Yoko Return to London"

(Tuesday, April 1, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his new wife, Yoko Ono, arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport today, speaking with reporters following their wedding in Gibraltar, bed-in for peace in Amsterdam and lightning trip to Vienna. Continue reading Lennon, Ono return to London following wedding, bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1969)

Lennon, Ono introduce ‘bagism’ at Vienna press conference 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1969)


Video: 'John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Hotel Sacher press conference (Vienna)"

(Monday, March 31, 1969) — Having completed the seven-day bed-in at the Amsterdam Hilton today, John Lennon of The Beatles and his new wife, Yoko Ono, flew to Vienna to hold a press conference at the Hotel Sacher.

The couple spoke from within a large white bag, introducing reporters to the concept of bagism, a satire of prejudice, where by living in a bag a person could not be judged on their bodily appearance.


Video: 'Bag In John Lennon Yoko Ono Andre Heller - 1968"


Video: 'Borrowed Time - John Lennon" (Mar. 31, 1969, at 1:58-2:07/3:45/3:51-3:52/3:53-3:55/4:40-4:41)


Video: 'John Lennon - Borrowed Time. Top Of The Pops 1984" (Mar. 31, 1969, at 1:23-1:41)


Video: 'John Lennon - Imagine (An Andrew Solt Documentary Film, USA 1988)' (Mar. 31, 1969, at 49:07-49:48)

Beatle Harrison, wife fined for cannabis possession 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1969)


Video: 'George Harrison Leaving Court, After Drug Bust, 4/1/69'

(Monday, March 31, 1969) — 19 days after their home was raided for drugs by the infamous Sgt. Norman Pilcher, George Harrison of The Beatles and his wife, Pattie, pleaded guilty to possessing the cannabis today at a hearing at Esher and Walton Magistrates’ Court. Continue reading Beatle Harrison, wife fined for cannabis possession 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1969)

Lennon performs during bed-in interview in Amsterdam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1969)


Video: 'John Lennon - Bed-In Amsterdam, March 25-31 1969' (Mar. 30, 1969, at 1:48-4:10)

(Sunday, March 30, 1969; during the Vietnam War) — On the sixth and final full day of his first-bed-in for peace with new wife, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, in room 902 at the Amsterdam Hilton hotel, John Lennon of The Beatles performed “Harva Negila/I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” and “Yerushalaim (Jerusalem)” today during an interview with Akiva Nof for Voice of Israel Continue reading Lennon performs during bed-in interview in Amsterdam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1969)

‘Traces’ by Classics IV peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1969)

(Saturday, March 29, 1969)“Traces” by Classics IV peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Traces’ by Classics IV peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1969)