Category Archives: 1960s

‘I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 15, 1967) — “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks and ranked #189 on Rolling Stone‘s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”

‘Casino Royale’ premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1967)

1960s, James Bond, Movies 1960s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Casino Royale' (trailer)

(Thursday, April 13, 1967) — Casino Royale, a British spy comedy film loosely based on Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel about a retired Bond who goes back into action to infiltrate a nest of enemy spies, had its world premiere today in London’s Odeon Leicester Square. Continue reading ‘Casino Royale’ premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1967) →

The Rolling Stones play their first concert behind Iron Curtain 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1967)

1960s, Cold War, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Stones '67 in Warschau'

(Thursday, April 13, 1967, 5:00 p.m. CET; during the Cold War) — The Rolling Stones played their first concert behind the Iron Curtain today in Warsaw, Poland, as riot police had to step in to deal with 2,000 people who weren’t able to get tickets. Continue reading The Rolling Stones play their first concert behind Iron Curtain 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1967) →

Clark and Kennedy expose poverty in Mississippi 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1967)

1960s


Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 2' (Apr. 11, 1967, at 57:16)

(Tuesday, April 11, 1967) — Two Democratic Senators, Joseph S. Clark of Pennsylvania and Robert F. Kennedy of New York, investigating reports of extreme poverty and starvation in the Mississippi Delta saw evidence today of extreme deprivation and malnutrition, if not the starvation they heard about in hearings the previous day. Continue reading Clark and Kennedy expose poverty in Mississippi 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1967) →

‘A Man for All Seasons’ wins Best Picture at 39th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1967)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: '1967 Oscars' (20 videos)

(Monday, April 10, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-9:31 p.m. PST) — A Man for All Seasons, a British biographical drama film about a devout scholar who gets caught in the middle of Henry VIII’s plans to break with the Catholic Church, won six Oscars tonight at the 39th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Fred Zinnemann for Best Director and Paul Scofield for Best Actor. Continue reading ‘A Man for All Seasons’ wins Best Picture at 39th Academy Awards 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1967) →

Beatle Paul McCartney visits Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1967)

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


Video: 'Magical Mystery Trip - Mal and Paul's Home Movies' (Apr. 10, 1967, at 5:51-7:54)

(Monday, April 10, 1967) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was filmed today hanging out at the swimming pool of former press officer Derek Taylor and shopping at the Century Square Center in Los Angeles. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney visits Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1967) →

Beatle Paul McCartney visits Red Rock Amphitheatre 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1967)

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


Video: 'Magical Mystery Trip - Mal and Paul's Home Movies' (Apr. 9, 1967, at 3:58-5:51)

(Sunday, April 9, 1967) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles and Beatles’ assistant Mal Evans visited the Red Rock Amphitheatre today in Morrison, Colorado, before flying to Los Angeles to stay with the band’s former press officer Derek Taylor. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney visits Red Rock Amphitheatre 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1967) →