Category Archives: 1960s

Columbia students begin occupation of campus buildings 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1968)


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(Tuesday, April 23, 1968, 2:00 p.m. EST; during the Columbia University protests of 1968, the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War, and the African-American civil rights movement (1954–1968)) — Columbia University students began a non-violent occupation of campus buildings today at the the Ivy League institution in New York City that lasted nearly a week, taking over Hamilton Hall and barricading the Dean of Columbia College in his office. Continue reading Columbia students begin occupation of campus buildings 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1968)

‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ album by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1968)


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(Monday, April 22, 1968)The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees, the fifth studio album issued by The Monkees, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ album by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1968)

Tom Jones performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago tonight (Apr 21 1968)


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(Sunday, April 21, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Tom Jones performed “It’s Not Unusual,” “Danny Boy” and “Delilah” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Tom Jones performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago tonight (Apr 21 1968)

The Doors filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)


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(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — The Doors were filmed filmed and photographed by various media outlets and fans today at CBC Studios following their arrival at the Toronto International Airport for broadcast on the May 28, 1968, edition of The Day It Is. Continue reading The Doors filmed at CBC Studios in Toronto 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

The Rolling Stones complete ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)


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(Saturday, April 20, 1968) — English rock band The Rolling Stones completed recording “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London for release as a single in May 1968. Continue reading The Rolling Stones complete ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

(Saturday, April 20, 1968)“Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Lady Madonna’ by The Beatles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

‘Dance to the Music’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

(Saturday, April 20, 1968)“Dance to the Music” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dance to the Music’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

‘Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

(Saturday, April 20, 1968)“Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Scarborough Fair (/Canticle)’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

‘Jennifer Juniper’ by Donovan peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

(Saturday, April 20, 1968)“Jennifer Juniper” by Donovan peaks at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jennifer Juniper’ by Donovan peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

‘Red Red Wine’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)

(Saturday, April 20, 1968)“Red Red Wine” by Neil Diamond peaks at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Red Red Wine’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1968)