Video: 'The Monkees: How Four Outsiders Changed the Sound of the ’60s'
(Wednesday, September 8, 1965) — Screen Gems ran an advertisement today in the trade publications Daily Variety and The Hollywood Reporter seeking “Folk & Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series” that would eventually become The Monkees.
Video: 'St. Augustine - First Colony'
(Saturday, September 8, 1565, morning local time) — A Spanish expedition established the first permanent European settlement in the United States today at present-day St. Augustine, Florida.
Video: 'Korean War - PART 1, Prelude to war (1945) 6.25' (Sep. 8, 1945, at 5:31)
(Saturday, September 8, 1945, a few minutes after noon KST) — Six days after the formal surrender of the Empire of Japan to the Allies, U.S. forces landed at Incheon, Korea, and established a military government shortly thereafter. Continue reading U.S. forces land at Incheon, Korea 80 years ago this hour (Sep 8 1945)
Video: 'Bob Packwood Resigns from Senate'
(Thursday, September 7, 1995, at about 4:30 p.m. EDT) — As his colleagues watched grimly, Senator Bob Packwood, an Oregon Republican, announced his resignation today, after allegations of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and assault of women emerged. Continue reading Senator Bob Packwood resigns under threat of expulsion 30 years ago this hour (Sep 7 1995)
(Saturday, September 7, 1985) — “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)” by John Parr peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 7/14, 1985) Continue reading ‘St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)’ by John Parr peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 7 1985)
Video: 'The Phantom of the Opera | 1925 | FULL MOVIE *HD* Lon Chaney's STUNNING Performance'
(Sunday, September 6, 1925, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Phantom of the Opera, a silent horror film about a hideously deformed man who haunts the sewers beneath the Paris Opera, premiered tonight at the Astor Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ premieres in New York City 100 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1925)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Borehamwood (September 6th, 1975)'
(Saturday, September 6, 1975, 7:45 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed a full-scale dress rehearsal today at Elstree Film Studios in Hertfordshire, England, ahead of their upcoming Wings Over the World tour, playing to an invited audience of about 900 that included music executives, friends, family, and celebrities such as fellow ex-Ringo Starr, Elton John, Twiggy, and Dave Mason. Continue reading McCartney and Wings stage dress rehearsal for global tour before star-studded audience 50 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1975)
(Saturday, September 6, 1975) — “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sep. 6/13, 1975). Continue reading ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 6 1975)
(Saturday, September 6, 1975) — “Tush” by ZZ Top peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, September 6, 1975) — “Shotgun Shuffle” by The Sunshine Band peaked at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
