Category Archives: Movies 1960s

‘Lawrence of Arabia’ epic historical drama film premieres in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1982)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Lawrence of Arabia' (trailer)

(Monday, December 10, 1962, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — David Lean’s epic film Lawrence of Arabia, based on the life of T. E. Lawrence and widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films in the history of cinema, had its royal gala premiere tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, in attendance. Continue reading ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ epic historical drama film premieres in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1982) →

‘The Manchurian Candidate’ opens in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1962)

1960s, Cold War, Movies 1960s


Video: 'The Manchurian Candidate' trailer

(Wednesday, October 24, 1962; during the Cuban Missile Crisis, part of the Cold War) — The Manchurian Candidate, an American neo-noir psychological political thriller film about the son of a prominent, right-wing political family who has been brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international communist conspiracy, opened today at the Astor Theatre, 1537 Broadway in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading ‘The Manchurian Candidate’ opens in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1962) →

‘Dr. No,’ first James Bond feature film, premieres in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1962)

1960s, James Bond, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Dr. No' trailer

(Friday, October 5, 1962, evening British Summer Time) — Dr. No, the first feature film in the James Bond series about a fictional secret agent — created by British novelist Ian Fleming in 1953 — who works for the UK’s foreign intelligence service commonly known as MI6 under the codename 007, license to kill, premiered tonight at the 1,186-seat London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus. Continue reading ‘Dr. No,’ first James Bond feature film, premieres in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1962) →

Legendary film actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, dies of ‘probable suicide’ in her Los Angeles home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1962)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'Archive newsreel announces the death of Marilyn Monroe in '62 - Daily Mail'

(Saturday, August 4, 1962, between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. PDT) — American actress, singer, and model Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson), 36, died tonight from an overdose of barbiturates at her 12305 Fifth Helena Drive home in Brentwood, a suburban neighborhood in the Westside region of Los Angeles, California. Continue reading Legendary film actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, dies of ‘probable suicide’ in her Los Angeles home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1962) →

Marilyn Monroe serenades JFK with ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 19 1962)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Marilyn Monroe-Happy Birthday Mr. President'

(Saturday, May 19, 1962, just before JFK began speaking at 11:30 p.m. EDT) — Actress Marilyn Monroe, accompanied by jazz pianist Hank Jones, performed a sultry rendition of Happy Birthday to You tonight for guest-of-honor President John F. Kennedy before 15,000 people attending a star-studded Democratic fundraising gala at New York’s old Madison Square Garden. Continue reading Marilyn Monroe serenades JFK with ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 19 1962) →

‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ Western film opens in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1962)

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Video: 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' trailer

(Friday, April 13, 1962, 9:05 a.m. EST) — The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, an American Western film about an experienced gunman and a peace-loving tenderfoot who clashes with a Western bully, began playing at nine U.S. theaters nationwide, including Fox Theater in Philadelphia (it would open in New York City on May 23, 1962). Continue reading ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ Western film opens in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1962) →

‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1962)

1960s, Elvis Presley, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, February 3, 1962) — “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1962) →

‘Judgment at Nuremberg’ premieres in West Berlin 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1961)

1960s, Movies 1960s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'Judgment at Nuremberg' trailer

(Thursday, December 14, 1961) — Judgment at Nuremberg, an American epic courtroom drama film about an aging American judge who presides over the trial of Nazi war criminals, premiered tonight in West Berlin at a gala event in Kongress Halle attended by Mayor Willy Brandt, many members of the cast, and some 300 foreign and domestic reporters. Continue reading ‘Judgment at Nuremberg’ premieres in West Berlin 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1961) →