The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland (Tuesday 20th October 1964)'

(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles made a triumphant return to Dundee’s Caird Hall tonight for their second and final performance at the venue, having previously graced its stage on Oct. 7, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964) →

Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover dies at 90 in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)

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Video: 'NBC News Death of Herbert Hoover Announcement (1964)'

(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, 11:35 a.m. EDT) — Herbert Clark Hoover, the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933, a period marked by the onset of the Great Depression, passed away this morning at the age of 90. Continue reading Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover dies at 90 in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964) →

Paul McCartney’s Country Hams release ‘Walking in the Park with Eloise’/’Bridge on the River Suite’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1974)

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Video: 'Walking In The Park With Eloise (Remastered 2014)'

(Friday, October 18, 1974) — The single “Walking in the Park with Eloise,” a jazz instrumental written by Jim McCartney (the father of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) in the early 1920s to the late 1930s, and backed with “Bridge On The River Suite” by the Country Hams (an alias band name by Paul McCartney and Wings with Chet Atkins and Floyd Cramer) was released in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Dec. 2, 1974). Continue reading Paul McCartney’s Country Hams release ‘Walking in the Park with Eloise’/’Bridge on the River Suite’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1974) →

The Beatles complete recording eight tracks for new single, studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1964)

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Video: 'Eight Days A Week (2023 Mix)'

(Sunday, October 18, 1964, 2:30-11:30 p.m. BST; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles embarked on an intense nine-hour studio session today at Abbey Road Studios in London, completing the recording eight tracks for both their forthcoming single and the highly anticipated fourth studio album, Beatles For Sale. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording eight tracks for new single, studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1964) →

John Lennon films promo video for ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1974)

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Video: 'John Lennon on a Horse outside of Central Park (October 17th, 1974)'

(Thursday, October 17, 1974) — John Lennon was filmed across various New York City locations today for what was initially intended as a promotional video for his latest single, “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night.” Continue reading John Lennon films promo video for ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1974) →

‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’ by Manfred Mann peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)

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(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/24, 1964). Continue reading ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’ by Manfred Mann peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964) →

‘Dancing in the Street’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)

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(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Street’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964) →