‘Beggin” by The Four Seasons peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 8, 1967) — “Beggin'” by The Four Seasons peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Beggin” by The Four Seasons peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967) →

‘No Milk Today’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 8, 1967) — “No Milk Today” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Milk Today’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967) →

‘Break On Through (To the Other Side)’ by The Doors peaks at #126 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors

(Saturday, April 8, 1967) — “Break On Through (To the Other Side)”, the debut single by The Doors, both debuted and peaked at #126 on today’s Billboard Bubbling Under The Hot 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Break On Through (To the Other Side)’ by The Doors peaks at #126 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1967) →

First successful long-distance demonstration of television 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1927)

1920s, Television, U.S. Presidents


(Thursday, April 7, 1927, 3:25 p.m. EST) — The image and voice of U.S. Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover were transmitted live this afternoon from Washington to New York in the first successful long-distance demonstration of television (click here to watch a film of today’s event).

George M. Cohan composes patriotic song ‘Over There’ 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1917)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'Copy of Over There -- the only studio recording made by George M. Cohan'

(Saturday, April 7, 1917) — American entertainer and songwriter George M. Cohan, galvanized by America’s entry into World War I the day before, wrote his rousing call to arms, “Over There.” Continue reading George M. Cohan composes patriotic song ‘Over There’ 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1917) →

Last of New York’s electric trolleys departs Queens Plaza 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1957)

1950s


Video: 'Queensboro Bridge Trolley the last day, April 7, 1957'

(Sunday, April 7, 1957) — The last of New York’s electric trolleys completed its final run from Queens to Manhattan early today, departing Queens Plaza at 12:32 a.m. EST, replaced by buses. Continue reading Last of New York’s electric trolleys departs Queens Plaza 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1957) →

“City on the Edge of Forever’ airs on ‘Star Trek’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1967)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Classic Star Trek: The City on the Edge of Forever'

(Thursday, April 6, 1967, 8:30-9:30 p.m. EST) — Kirk and Spock must travel into the past in order to prevent a deranged McCoy from altering history and eradicating their own past on tonight’s episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek on NBC. Continue reading “City on the Edge of Forever’ airs on ‘Star Trek’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1967) →

First Tony Awards held in New York 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1947)

1940s, Broadway


Video: 'Tony Awards History on Broadway Blogspot' (Apr. 6, 1947, at 2:33)

(Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947, 8:30 p.m. EST) — New York’s theatre honored twenty men and women tonight with the first presentation of the annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards for outstanding contributions to the current theatrical season. Continue reading First Tony Awards held in New York 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1947) →

Beatle Paul McCartney explores Rocky Mountains near Denver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Magical Mystery Trip - Mal and Paul's Home Movies' (Apr. 6, 1967, at 2:32-3:58)

(Thursday, April 6, 1967) — The day after her 21st birthday, Paul McCartney, his girlfriend, Jane Asher, and The Beatles’ assistant Mal Evans spent the day today exploring the Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney explores Rocky Mountains near Denver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1967) →