Category Archives: 1960s

Two American sprinters give ‘black power’ salute at Olympics 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1968)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'Tommie Smith and John Carlos during American anthem'

(Wednesday, October 16, 1968, 7:15 p.m. CST; during the Civil Rights movement) — African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists tonight in a “Black Power” salute during the ceremony in which they received their track medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City, saying they did it to “show black people are united.” Continue reading Two American sprinters give ‘black power’ salute at Olympics 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1968) →

The Beatles complete recording ‘White Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1968)

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


Video: 'Savoy Truffle (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 14, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Savoy Truffle” at EMI Studio 2 today in London, adding electric piano, organ, lead guitar, tambourine and bongos. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘White Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1968) →

The Beach Boys, Pearl Bailey, Bill Dana perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Beach Boys - Ed Sullivan Show - 1968 - Good Vibrations'

(Sunday, October 13, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beach Boys, Pearl Bailey and Bill Dana all performed on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading The Beach Boys, Pearl Bailey, Bill Dana perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1968) →

The Beatles record ‘Julia’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1968)

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


Video: 'Julia (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 2 in fake stereo)

(Sunday, October 13, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded John Lennon’s “Julia” at EMI Studio 2 today in London, recording three takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Julia’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1968) →

‘Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)’ by The Monkees debuts at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1968)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, October 12, 1968) — “Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)” by The Monkees, the first the only single from their forthcoming feature film Head, debuted at #89 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)’ by The Monkees debuts at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1968) →

1968 Summer Olympics open in Mexico City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1968)

1960s


Video: 'Full Olympic Film - Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games'

(Saturday, October 12, 1968, 11:00 a.m. CST) — President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz of Mexico formally proclaimed the opening of the 1968 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad) today in a setting of pageantry, brotherhood and peace before a crowd of 100,000 at the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City. Continue reading 1968 Summer Olympics open in Mexico City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1968) →

‘As We Go Along’ by The Monkees debuts at #123 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1968)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, October 12, 1968) — “As We Go Along” by The Monkees, the B-side to “Porpoise Song (Theme from Head),” debuted at #123 on today’s Billboard Bubbling Under The Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘As We Go Along’ by The Monkees debuts at #123 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1968) →

Tigers beat Cardinals to win World Series 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1968)

1960s, World Series


Video: '1968 World Series Highlights'

(Thursday, October 10, 1968, at approximately 1:00 p.m.-3:07 p.m. CDT) — The Detroit Tigers won the 1968 World Series today, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 at Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading Tigers beat Cardinals to win World Series 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1968) →

The Beatles complete three tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1968)

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


Video: 'Piggies (Remastered 2009)'

(Thursday, October 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-7:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Piggies” and John Lennon’s “Glass Onion” at EMI Studio 2 today in London, adding string overdubs performed by eight players to both songs. Continue reading The Beatles complete three tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1968) →

The Beatles complete ‘Long, Long, Long,’ early take of ‘Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1968)

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


Video: 'Long, Long, Long (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, October 9, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Long, Long, Long” at EMI Studio 2 today in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Long, Long, Long,’ early take of ‘Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1968) →