Video: 'John Lennon's Scenes in How I Won the War' (Sep. 9, 1966, at 0:09-0:28)
(Friday, September 9, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed a scene today for Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War in Verden, about an hour north of Hanover, West Germany. Continue reading John Lennon continues filming ‘How I Won The War’ in Germany 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon and the Making of "How I Won the War" (1966)'
(Tuesday, September 6, 1966) — In preparation for his supportive acting role in Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War, John Lennon of The Beatles was given an army-style haircut and a pair of new “granny” glasses (which would become a trademark of his public image) to wear today in the breakfast room of the bar The Inn On The Heath hotel in Celle, near Hanover, West Germany.
Video: 'Teeny Tiny Gnome'
(Saturday, September 3, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed “Kicking Stones” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1987. Continue reading The Monkees finish recording ‘Kicking Stones’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1966)
(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Working in the Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Day Tripper” by The Vontastics (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, August 27, 1966) — “See You in September” by The Happenings peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, August 27, 1966) — “Summertime” by Billy Stewart peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, August 20, 1966) — “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, August 20, 1966) — “I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love” by Petula Clark peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
