Video: 'The Doors Are Open Part 1' (Sep. 3, 1968, at 0:05/:29)
(Tuesday, September 3, 1968) — Granada television was there today to greet The Doors as the California rock band arrived at Heathrow Airport in London for their first European tour. Continue reading The Doors arrive at London’s Heathrow Airport 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Backstage "Saratoga Performing Arts Center" 1968'
(Sunday, September 1, 1968, 8:30 p.m. EDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, with 12,500 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Saratoga Springs, NY 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1968)
Video: 'the doors asbury park convention hall 08/31/1968'
(Saturday, August 31, 1968, 7:30 p.m./9:45 p.m. EDT scheduled start times) — The Doors performed tonight at Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Continue reading The Doors perform in Asbury Park, NJ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
Video: 'Street Fighting Man'
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — The Rolling Stones released the single “Street Fighting Man”/“No Expectations” today in the U.S. Continue reading The Rolling Stones release ‘Street Fighting Man’/’No Expectations’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — “Light My Fire” by José Feliciano (written by Jim Morrison, Robbie Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek of The Doors) peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Light My Fire’ by José Feliciano peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — “Sunshine of Your Love” by Cream peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunshine of Your Love’ by Cream peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” by Vanilla Fudge peaks at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by Vanilla Fudge peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — “Give a Damn” by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #43 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Give a Damn’ by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #43 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)
Video: 'Hubert Humphrey addressed delegates at the 1968 DNC'
(Thursday, August 29, 1968, evening CDT; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — Vice President Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre with a promise that on the issue of Vietnam “the policies of tomorrow need not be limited by the policies of yesterday.” Continue reading Humphrey accepts Democratic POTUS nomination 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1968)
Video: '1968 Ed Muskie Democratic Convention Vice President Acceptance Speech'
(Thursday, August 29, 1968; during the 1968 Democratic National Convention) — Senator Edmund Muskie accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination tonight at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre, calling on the Democratic party to respond to the protests of youth by attempting to build a society in which there would be equal respect for all as well as respect for law and order. Continue reading Muskie accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1968)
