Video: 'KLRN KLRU LIVE UT Tower Shooting 1966'
(Monday, August 1, 1966, 11:48 a.m.-1:24 p.m. CDT) — Charles Joseph Whitman, 25, went on a shooting rampage today at the University of Texas in Austin, killing 14 people (and an unborn child) and wounding 31 others from atop the University of Texas at Austin Main Building tower overlooking the campus. Continue reading Sniper opens fire from University of Texas at Austin tower, killing 14 people 60 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1966)
Video: 'Batman' (trailer)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966, ‘Youth Premiere’ scheduled for 5:00 p.m. CDT) — Batman, a superhero film based on the Batman television series, and the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character Batman, premiered today at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Continue reading ‘Batman’ superhero film premieres in Austin, Texas 60 years ago this hour (Jul 30 1966)
Video: 'Papa Gene's Blues (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Saturday, July 30, 1966, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees finished recording “Papa Gene’s Blues” today as Mike Nesmith and Mickey Dolenz recut their vocals at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, completing the sessions for the band’s debut studio album, The Monkees, for release on Oct. 10, 1966.
Video: 'John Lennon, The Beatles, and Jesus?' (Lennon video shot Aug. 11, 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — Two Birmingham disc jockeys said today they plan to organize a public “Beatle burning” after expressing outrage over reported remarks attributed to singer-songwriter-musician John Lennon of The Beatles regarding Christianity. Continue reading Alabama DJs call for ‘Beatle burning’ over John Lennon’s ‘more popular than Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Wild Thing” by The Troggs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 30, Aug. 6, 1966). Continue reading ‘Wild Thing’ by The Troggs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “I Saw Her Again” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw Her Again’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Hungry” by Paul Revere & The Raiders featuring Mark Lindsay peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading Paul Revere & The Raiders featuring Mark Lindsay peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Sweet Pea” by Tommy Roe peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Pea’ by Tommy Roe peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “I Want You” by Bob Dylan peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “5D (Fifth Dimension)” by The Byrds peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘5D (Fifth Dimension)’ by The Byrds peaks at #44 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)
