(Monday, September 9, 1957) — “Diana” by Paul Anka peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Diana’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1957)
‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’ by Jerry Lee Lewis peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1957)
(Monday, September 9, 1957) — “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’ by Jerry Lee Lewis peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1957)
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Gary Hart admits he had committed adultery 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1987)
Video: '1987 The Gary Hart Scandal.wmv'
(Tuesday, September 8, 1987, 11:30 p.m. EDT) — In his first television interview since quitting the 1988 presidential contest, Senator Gary Hart of Colorado admitted tonight during an interview on ABC’s Nightline that he had committed adultery, and said he had no plans to resume his White House bid. Continue reading Gary Hart admits he had committed adultery 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1987)
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The Beatles begin recording ‘Flying’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - Ariel Instrumental [Flying] (Take 8)'
(Friday, September 8, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-2:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began recording the instrumental (featuring chants by Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr) “Flying” (originally titled “Aerial Tour Instrumental”), one of the few songs credited to all four members of the band, today at EMI Studio 3 in London for their next television film and record project. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Flying’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1967)
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‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by Fergie peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 2007)
(Saturday, September 8, 2007) — “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by Fergie peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 2007)
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Carter, Torrijos sign Panama Canal pacts 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1977)
Video: 'President Jimmy Carter - Statement on the Panama Canal'
(Wednesday, September 7, 1977, 7:35 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Jimmy Carter and the Commander of Panama’s National Guard, General Omar Torrijos, signed tonight in the Hall of the Americas at the headquarters of the Organization of American States the two treaties that, if ratified by both countries, would transfer control of the Panama Canal to Panama by the year 2000. Continue reading Carter, Torrijos sign Panama Canal pacts 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1977)
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‘The Flying Nun’ series debuts on ABC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1967)
Video: 'Flying Nun,The (Intro) Pilot (1967)'
(Thursday, September 7, 1967, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Flying Nun, an American sitcom about the misadventures of a nun who can fly and her convent and neighbors, premiered tonight on ABC, starring Sally Field as Sister Bertrille. Continue reading ‘The Flying Nun’ series debuts on ABC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1967)
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The Rolling Stones wrap up latest round of studio sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1967)
Video: 'Gomper'
(Thursday, September 7, 1967) — The Rolling Stones completed another round of recordings for their next album, Their Satanic Majesties Request today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, having completed “Gomper” and “2000 Light Years from Home.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones wrap up latest round of studio sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1967)
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The Beatles resume work on ‘Blue Jay Way’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Magical Mystery Demos" 1967-1968 outtakes' (Sept. 7, 1967, at 22:25-26:07)
(Thursday, September 7, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-3:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded overdubs for George Harrison’s “Blue Jay Way” today at EMI Studio 2 in London for their next television film and record project. Continue reading The Beatles resume work on ‘Blue Jay Way’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1967)
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Farnsworth demonstrates first completely electronic television system 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1927)
Video: 'PHILO FARNSWORTH "SMALL SCREEN, BIG DREAMS" part 1' (Sept. 7 1927, at 26:55)
(Wednesday, September 7, 1927) — American television pioneer Philo Farnsworth, 21, succeeded in transmitting the image of a line through purely electronic means with a device called an “image dissector” today at his laboratory at 202 Green Street in San Francisco.
Video: 'PHILO FARNSWORTH "SMALL SCREEN, BIG DREAMS" part 2'
