Category Archives: Movies 1960s

James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ premieres in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1969)

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Video: 'December 18, 1969 - The Royal World Premiere of On Her Majesty's Secret Service Odeon Theatre London'

(Thursday, December 18, 1969, 8:30 p.m. GMT) — On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, the sixth spy film in the James Bond series, and the first and only to star George Lazenby (replacing Sean Connery, who had retired from the role) as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ premieres in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1969) →

Sellers, Starr, Lennon attend ‘The Magic Christian’ premiere in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1969)

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Video: 'The Magic Christian' trailer

(Thursday, December 11, 1969, evening BST) — The Magic Christian, a British satirical black comedy film about the richest man in the world who adopts a homeless boy and sets out to prove that anyone, and anything, can be bought with money, premiered tonight at the Odeon Theatre in Kensington, London. Continue reading Sellers, Starr, Lennon attend ‘The Magic Christian’ premiere in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1969) →

‘Everybody’s Talkin’’ by Nilsson peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969)

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(Saturday, October 11, 1969) — “Everybody’s Talkin'” by Nilsson peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody’s Talkin’’ by Nilsson peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969) →

‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ premiered in New Haven, Connecticut 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1969)

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Video: 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' trailer

(Tuesday, September 23, 1969, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, an American Western film about two free-spirited bank robbers who flee railroad detectives and head for Bolivia, premiered tonight at the Roger Sherman Theater in New Haven, Connecticut. Continue reading ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ premiered in New Haven, Connecticut 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1969) →

‘Take the Money and Run’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1969)

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Video: 'Take the Money and Run' trailer

(Monday, August 18, 1969, 1:35 p.m. EDT) — Take the Money and Run, an American mockumentary comedy film about an inept bank robber, opened today at the 68th St. Playhouse theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Take the Money and Run’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1969) →

Jimi Hendrix closes Woodstock with ‘Star Spangled Banner’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1969)

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Video: 'Jimi Hendrix - Live At Woodstock, 1969 (BootlegRemastering)'

(Monday, August 18, 1969, 9:00-11:10 a.m. EDT; during Woodstock) — Jimi Hendrix today closed The “Woodstock Music & Art Fair” with a two-hour set at Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm in Sullivan County, New York, near the town of Bethel in the Catskill Mountains. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix closes Woodstock with ‘Star Spangled Banner’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1969) →

Joe Cocker opens final day of ‘Woodstock Music and Art Fair’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1969)

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Video: 'Complete Woodstock Video/audio footage' (116 clips; Aug. 17-18, 1969, represented in clips 79-116)

(Sunday, August 17, 1969, 2:00 p.m.-Monday, August 18, 1969, 11:10 a.m. EDT; during Woodstock) — 10 acts, including Jimi Hendrix, performed today on the final day of The “Woodstock Music & Art Fair,” a music festival billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music” at Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm in Sullivan County, New York, near the town of Bethel in the Catskill Mountains. Continue reading Joe Cocker opens final day of ‘Woodstock Music and Art Fair’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1969) →

Quill opens second day of ‘Woodstock Music and Art Fair’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1969)

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Video: 'Complete Woodstock Video/audio footage' (116 clips; Aug. 16-17, 1969, represented in clips 27-78)

(Saturday, August 16, 1969, 12:15 p.m.-Sunday, August 17, 1969, 9:40 a.m. EDT; during Woodstock) — 14 acts, including The Who, performed today at The “Woodstock Music & Art Fair,” a music festival billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music” at Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm in Sullivan County, New York, near the town of Bethel in the Catskill Mountains. Continue reading Quill opens second day of ‘Woodstock Music and Art Fair’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1969) →

Richie Havens opens ‘Woodstock Music and Art Fair’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1969)

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Video: 'Complete Woodstock Video/audio footage' (116 clips; Aug. 15-16, 1969, represented in clips 2-26)

(Friday, August 15, 1969, 5:07 p.m.-Saturday, August 16, 1969, 2:00 a.m. EDT; during Woodstock) — The “Woodstock Music & Art Fair,” a music festival billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music,” began today at Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm in Sullivan County, New York, near the town of Bethel in the Catskill Mountains. Continue reading Richie Havens opens ‘Woodstock Music and Art Fair’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1969) →

Manson Family members murder film star Sharon Tate, four others 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1969)

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Video: 'Too Young to Die - Sharon Tate' (Aug. 9, 1969, at 2:11/36:59)

(Saturday, August 9, 1969, approximately 12:30 a.m.-2:00 a.m. PDT) — Movie actress and fashion model Sharon Tate, who was 26 years, eight-and-a half months pregnant and the wife of film director Roman Polanski, and four other people were brutally murdered this morning at Tate’s Los Angeles home. Continue reading Manson Family members murder film star Sharon Tate, four others 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1969) →