Category Archives: 1960s

Agnew accepts GOP VPOTUS nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1968 Spiro Agnew Republican Convention Vice President Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, August 8, 1968, 10:25 p.m. EDT; during the 1968 Republican National Convention) — Governor Spiro T. Agnew of Maryland accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination tonight at Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, saying a major objective of a Nixon administration will be “to make black Americans partners in our system.” Continue reading Agnew accepts GOP VPOTUS nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1968) →

Beatle John Lennon filmed at London fashion show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1968)

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


Video: 'John Lennon London Fashion Show News Footage // 11 August 1968'

(Tuesday, August 6, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, Yoko Ono, were filmed today, attending a show of designer Ossie Clark’s new fashions at the London nightclub Revolution in Mayfair. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon filmed at London fashion show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1968) →

The Doors perform in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - ''Philadelphia Arena'' Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Agosto 4 de 1968.'

(Sunday, August 4, 1968, 10:45 p.m. EDT) — The Doors performed tonight at The Arena in Philadelphia, with approximately 6,400 in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1968) →

The Doors perform in Cleveland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - Light My Fire. [Live ''Cleveland Public Auditorium'' Ohio, Agosto 3 de 1968.]'

(Saturday, August 3, 1968, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT) — The Doors performed tonight at Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland. Continue reading The Doors perform in Cleveland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968) →

The Monkees complete ‘Head’ soundtrack album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)

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


Video: 'Head (Album) Lyrics' (14 videos)

(Saturday, August 3, 1968, 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed “Ditty Diego today at RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, completing the recording sessions for Head, the band’s sixth studio album and the soundtrack to the group’s first and only feature film Head. Continue reading The Monkees complete ‘Head’ soundtrack album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968) →

‘Hello, I Love You’ by The Doors peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors

(Saturday, August 3, 1968) — “Hello, I Love You” by The Doors peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 3/10, 1968). Continue reading ‘Hello, I Love You’ by The Doors peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968) →

‘Classical Gas’ by Mason Williams peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 3, 1968) — “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Classical Gas’ by Mason Williams peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968) →

‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’ by Donovan peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 3, 1968) — “Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’ by Donovan peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968) →

‘The Wichita Train Whistle Sings’ by Mike Nesmith debuts at #161 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'the wichita train whistle sings (1968) FULL ALBUM mike nesmith shorty rogers serious monkee business'

(Saturday, August 3, 1968) — The Wichita Train Whistle Sings, the de facto first solo album by Michael Nesmith of The Monkees, although the artist credited on the initial release is actually “The Wichita Train Whistle,” debuted at #161 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Wichita Train Whistle Sings’ by Mike Nesmith debuts at #161 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968) →

The Doors perform in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors @ the Singer Bowl HD When You're Strange'

(Friday, August 2, 1968, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Doors performed tonight at Singer Bowl in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, with approximately 16,500 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1968) →