Video: 'George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue'
(Sunday, July 11, 1937, 10:35 a.m. PDT) — American composer and pianist George Gershwin, 38, died today five hours after being operated on for removal of a brain tumor at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles. Continue reading Composer George Gershwin, 38, dies of brain tumor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1937)
(Saturday, July 11, 1987) — “Every Little Kiss” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Every Little Kiss’ by Bruce Hornsby and the Range peaks at #14 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 11 1987)
(Saturay, July 11, 1987, 8:40 a.m. PDT) — Diane Downs, serving a life term plus 50 years for murdering one of her children and wounding her other two in Lane County, Oregon, in 1983, escaped from the Oregon Women’s Correctional Center in Salem this morning after scaling a fence that surrounded the prison recreation yard.
Downs, 31, was recaptured just a few blocks from the prison on July 21, 1987.
Video: 'John Quincy Adams - Mini Biography'
(Friday, July 11, 1767) — John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States (1825-1829), was born today to John Adams, the second President of the United States (1797-1801), and his wife Abigail. second First Lady of the United States (1797-1801), in a part of Braintree, Massachusetts, that is now Quincy. Continue reading U.S. President John Quincy Adams born in Braintree, Massachusetts 250 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1767)
Video: 'When The Music's Over [New Stereo Mix] (Advanced Resolution)'
(Monday, July 10, 1967) — The Doors recorded “When the Music’s Over” today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, for the American rock band’s second studio album Strange Days. Continue reading The Doors record ‘When The Music’s Over’ 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Jul 10 1967)
Video: 'Ode To Billie Joe (stereo) - Bobbie Gentry'
(Monday, July 10, 1967) — “Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry was released today. Continue reading ‘Ode to Billie Joe’ by Bobbie Gentry released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1967)
Video: 'Pleasant Valley Sunday'
(Monday, July 10, 1967) — The single “Pleasant Valley Sunday”/“Words” by The Monkees was released today. Continue reading ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’/’Words’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1967)
(Saturday, July 9, 1977) — “Undercover Angel” by Alan O’Day peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Undercover Angel’ by Alan O’Day peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)
(Saturday, July 9, 1977) — “Undercover Angel” by Alan O’Day peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Undercover Angel’ by Alan O’Day peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)
(Saturday, July 9, 1977) — “Jet Airliner” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jet Airliner’ by Steve Miller Band peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)
