Category Archives: 1960s

King assassin Ray returned to U.S. 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1968)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'James Earl Ray's Arrival in Memphis, July 19, 1968'

(Friday, July 19, 1968, 3:48 a.m. CDT; during the Civil rights movement) — James Earl Ray, a fugitive from the Missouri State Penitentiary wanted in the Apr. 4, 1968, assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., arrived back in the United States today on a U.S. Air Force C-135 after almost six weeks incarceration in London’s Wandsworth Prison. Continue reading King assassin Ray returned to U.S. 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1968) →

Johnson reassures Thieu in welcome at Honolulu 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968)

1960s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War - The Village War [10/13]' (July 18, 1968, at 25:22)

(Thursday, July 18, 1968, 4:55 p.m. HST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Lyndon Johnson welcomed South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu today at Hickam Air Force Base for the first of two days of high level talks, assuring Thieu America’s “pledge to help your people defeat aggression stands firm against all obstacles and against any deception.” Continue reading Johnson reassures Thieu in welcome at Honolulu 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968) →

The Beatles record early version of ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968)

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


Video: 'Helter Skelter (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 2)

(Thursday, July 18, 1968, 10:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles began work on Paul McCartney’s “Helter Skelter” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, recording three takes, including a legendary 27-minute version (take 3). Continue reading The Beatles record early version of ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968) →

The Beatles complete ‘Cry Baby Cry’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968)

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


Video: 'Cry Baby Cry (Remastered 2009)'

(Thursday, July 18, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Cry Baby Cry” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding various vocal and instrumental overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Cry Baby Cry’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968) →

The Beatles attend ‘Yellow Submarine’ premiere 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1968)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Yellow Submarine'

(Tuesday, July 16, 1968, evening BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles attended the world premiere of their animated musical fantasy comedy film Yellow Submarine tonight at the London Pavilion on Piccadilly Circus. Continue reading The Beatles attend ‘Yellow Submarine’ premiere 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1968) →

The Beatles complete early version of ‘Cry Baby Cry’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1968)

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


Video: 'Cry Baby Cry (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 1)

(Tuesday, July 16, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed an early version of John Lennon’s “Cry Baby Cry” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, recording 10 takes of the song. Continue reading The Beatles complete early version of ‘Cry Baby Cry’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1968) →

The Beatles complete ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1968)

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


Video: 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, July 15, 1968, 3:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed Paul McCartney’s “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, as McCartney re-recorded his lead vocals and the rest of the group added various background vocal contributions. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1968) →

The Doors perform at Seattle Center Arena 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The DOORS - SEATTLE'

(Friday, July 12, 1968) — The Doors performed tonight at Seattle Center Arena in Seattle, Washington, with approximately 5,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Seattle Center Arena 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968) →

The Beatles complete ‘Revolution’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1968)

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


Video: 'Casualties The Beatles' ('Revolution' mono mix at 34:41)

(Saturday, July 13, 1968, midnight-4:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed a remake of John Lennon’s “Revolution” for the group’s next single tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London, overdubbing bass guitar and some additional lead guitar. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Revolution’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1968) →

The Doors release ‘Waiting for the Sun’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors

Video: 'THE DOORS - WAITING FOR THE SUN (1968) FULL ALBUM (+ BONUS 40th Anniversary) - WITH LYRICS' (16 videos)

(Friday, July 12, 1968) — Waiting for the Sun, the third studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “The Unknown Soldier” and “Hello, I Love You,” was released today. Continue reading The Doors release ‘Waiting for the Sun’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968) →