(Saturday, November 2, 1968) — “Love Child” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 1968). Continue reading ‘Love Child’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1968)
Category Archives: 1960s
‘Magic Carpet Ride’ by Steppenwolf peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1968)
(Saturday, November 30, 1968) — “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ by Steppenwolf peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1968)
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Lennon, Ono appear naked on cover of debut LP 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Nov 29 1968)
Video: 'John lennon & Yoko Ono - Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins' (3 videos)
(Friday, November 29, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, released Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins, the couple’s first of three experimental albums, today in the UK through Track Records (Jan. 6, 1969, in the U.S.).
The album was the result of an all-night session of musical experimentation with Yoko in John’s home studio at Kenwood, while his now ex-wife, Cynthia Lennon, was on holiday in Greece.
Their debut recording is known not only for its avant-garde content, but also for its cover which features the couple naked.
Technically, the LP had been available since Nov. 1, 1968, but only by calling Apple, The Beatles’ company, in person at their London headquarters or by ordering a copy through the mail.
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Lennon records contribution to ‘The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1968)
Video: 'Beatles Christmas 1968 - Happy Christmas'
(Thursday, November 28, 1968) — John Lennon taped his contribution today in London to The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record, an annual holiday musical/spoken performance by The Beatles for members of their fan club. Continue reading Lennon records contribution to ‘The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1968)
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Lennon pleads guilty to cannabis possession 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1968)
Video: 'John Lennon - Imagine (An Andrew Solt Documentary Film, USA 1988)' (Nov. 28, 1968, at 46:32-46:39)
(Thursday, November 28, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis today at Marylebone Magistrates’ Court in London, one month after a police raid on his home allegedly discovered 219 grains of cannabis resin. Continue reading Lennon pleads guilty to cannabis possession 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1968)
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Video-recording of ’33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee’ wraps 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1968)
Video: 'The Monkees ~ 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee Complete TV Special'
(Wednesday, November 27, 1968) — Video-recording of 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee, a television special starring The Monkees, wrapped up today at MGM Studios, Culver City, California. Continue reading Video-recording of ’33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee’ wraps 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1968)
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Dusty Springfield performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1968)
Video: 'DUSTY SPRINGFIELD- "Son Of A Preacher Man" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, November 24, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Dusty Springfield performed “Son of a Preacher Man” 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 Dusty Springfield performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1968)
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Lennon girlfriend discharged after suffering miscarriage 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Nov 24 1968)
Video: 'Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With The Lions ' (videos 2-7 recorded Nov. 4-24, 1968)
(Sunday, November 24, 1968) — Avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, the girlfriend of John Lennon of The Beatles, was discharged today from Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital in London, three days after suffering a miscarriage. Continue reading Lennon girlfriend discharged after suffering miscarriage 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Nov 24 1968)
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Video-recording of ’33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee’ begins 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1968)
Video: 'Monkees Special ~ 33 & A Third Revolutions Per Monkee'
(Saturday, November 23, 1968) — Video-recording of 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee, a television special starring The Monkees, began today at MGM Studios, Culver City, California. Continue reading Video-recording of ’33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee’ begins 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1968)
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‘First’ interracial kiss on American TV airs on ‘Star Trek’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1968)
Video: 'TV's first interracial kiss'
(Friday, November 22, 1968, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — The first scripted kiss between a Caucasian and an African-American on U.S. television was shown tonight on an episode of Star Trek, an American science fiction series. Continue reading ‘First’ interracial kiss on American TV airs on ‘Star Trek’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1968)
