Video: 'The Doors - 1967-09-12 - Jim Morrison Arrested At New Haven'
(Sunday, December 10, 1967, shortly after midnight EST) — Jim Morrison, the lead singer for The Doors, was arrested on stage tonight at the New Haven Arena in New Haven, Connecticut, during a benefit concert for the New Haven College scholarship fund. Continue reading Jim Morrison first rock star arrested on stage 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1967)
Video: '1967 12 12 Lynda And Charles Marriage'
(Saturday, December 9, 1967, 4:00 p.m. EST) — In a rare wedding ceremony held in the White House, Lynda Bird Johnson, 23, the elder of the two daughters of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, married U.S. Marine Corps Captain (and future Virginia Governor) Charles S. Robb, 28, today in a private ceremony in the East Room. Continue reading First daughter Lynda Bird Johnson weds in White House 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
Video: 'Otis Redding - 'Try A Little Tenderness' & 'Respect' - His VERY LAST Performance on the TV Show 'Upbeat' on December 9, 1967.'
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — One day before his accidental death in a plane crash, soul singer Otis Redding appeared on today‘s episode of Upbeat on WEWS-TV in Cleveland, performing “Try A Little Tenderness” and “Respect.” Continue reading Otis Redding performs day before accidental death 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “I Say a Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Say a Little Prayer’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “In and Out of Love” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘In and Out of Love’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts” by Bee Gees peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(The Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts’ by Bee Gees peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “I Am the Walrus” by The Beatles, the B-side to the band’s number 1 hit single “Hello, Goodbye,” debuted at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I Am the Walrus’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
Video: 'RMS Queen Mary Arrives in Long Beach 1967'
(Saturday, December 9, 1967, 8:47 a.m. PST) — The RMS Queen Mary arrived at Long Beach, California, this morning after a final voyage that had started from Southampton in England on Oct. 31, 1967, and which had taken it around Cape Horn. Continue reading RMS Queen Mary completes last voyage 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — “Love Me Two Times” by The Doors debuted today at #75, the band’s third appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Love Me Two Times’ by The Doors debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
Video: 'Ringo plays a horny Mexican in 'Candy'' (Dec. 9, 1967, at 0:23-0:50)
(Saturday, December 9, 1967) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was filmed today at Incom Film Studios in Rome, playing the role of Emmanuel, a Mexican gardner, for Candy. Continue reading Ringo Starr continues filming role for ‘Candy’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1967)
