Video: 'The America's Cup Race (1967)'
(Monday, September 18, 1967) — The Intrepid, skippered by Bus Mosbacher, defeated the Australian challenger, Dame Pattie, skippered by Jock Sturrock, four races to zero to win 1967 America’s Cup today in Newport, Rhode Island. Continue reading U.S. yacht sweeps four-race match for America’s Cup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)
Video: 'THE BEATLES - Magical Mystery Tour [1967]' (Sept. 18, 1967, at 45:01-48:20)
(Monday, September 18, 1967) — The second week of filming for The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour television special began today with a visit to the Raymond Revuebar strip club in London’s Soho. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ stripper scene 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)
Video: 'THE DOORS "People Are Strange" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, September 17, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Doors performed “People Are Strange” and “Light My Fire” on tonight’s episode of the CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Doors defy censorship on live ‘Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1967)
(Saturday, September 17, 1977) — “Float On” by The Floaters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Float On’ by The Floaters peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
(Saturday, September 17, 1977) — “Smoke From A Distant Fire” by Sanford-Townsend Band peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Smoke From A Distant Fire’ by Sanford-Townsend Band peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
(Saturday, September 17, 1977) — “Star Wars (Main Title)” by the London Symphony Orchestra peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Star Wars (Main Title)’ by London Symphony Orchestra peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
(Saturday, September 17, 1977) — “Hard Rock Cafe” by Carole King peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hard Rock Cafe’ by Carole King peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
Video: 'Constitution Convention 11 minutes'
(Monday, September 17, 1787) — The United States Constitution, the supreme law of the United States of America featuring the separation of powers doctrine, whereby the federal government is divided into three branches (legislative, executive and judicial), was completed and signed today by a majority of delegates (39) attending the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Continue reading United States Constitution completed and signed 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1787)
Video: 'Mannix Season 1 Opening and Closing Credits and Theme Song'
(Saturday, September 16, 1967, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Mannix, an American television detective series featuring Los Angeles private investigator Joe Mannix, premiered tonight on CBS, starring Mike Connors, Joseph Campanella and (later) Gail Fisher. Continue reading ‘Mannix’ series debuts on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1967)
Video: 'Fatal Attraction' trailer
(Wednesday, September 16, 1987) — Fatal Attraction, an American psychological thriller film about a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him, premiered today at the Loews East theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Fatal Attraction’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1987)
