Allied paratroopers launch Operation Market Garden, landing behind German lines in Holland 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Operation Market Garden: The Allies' Disastrous Attempt To End The War Early'

(Sunday, September 17, 1944, 12:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time; during Operation Market Garden, part of the Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine on the Western Front during the Second World War) — In a bold maneuver to outflank German defenses, thousands of Allied airborne troops landed behind enemy lines in the Netherlands today, following a massive bombing campaign by American and British heavy bombers. Continue reading Allied paratroopers launch Operation Market Garden, landing behind German lines in Holland 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1944) →

The Beatles thrill fans in New Orleans after meeting Fats Domino 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The City Park Stadium, New Orleans, USA (Wednesday 16th September 1964)'

(Wednesday, September 16, 1964, 9:25 p.m. CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight at City Park Stadium in New Orleans during the band’s 22nd stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles thrill fans in New Orleans after meeting Fats Domino 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1964) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford offers conditional amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders, deserters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1974)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War, Watergate


Video: 'Gerald Ford-Remarks on Clemency for Vietnam Era Draft Evaders (September 16,1974)'

(Monday, September 16, 1974, 11:17 a.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War; also during the Watergate scandal) — Eight days after granting disgraced former President Richard Nixon an unconditional pardon, U.S. President Gerald Ford today offered conditional amnesty to thousands of Vietnam-era draft evaders and military deserters who agree to work for up to two years in public service jobs. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford offers conditional amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders, deserters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1974) →

The Beatles’ Cleveland concert temporarily halted amid fan chaos 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Public Auditorium, Cleveland, USA (Tuesday 15th September 1964)'

(Tuesday, September 15, 1964, approximately 9:45 p.m. EDT during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles’ highly anticipated performance at Cleveland’s Public Auditorium was briefly stopped tonight after fans broke through a police line and rushed the stage, forcing local authorities to intervene for safety concerns. Continue reading The Beatles’ Cleveland concert temporarily halted amid fan chaos 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964) →

The Beatles hold two press conferences in Cleveland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964)

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


Video: 'THE BEATLES IN CLEVELAND 1964 FANS & PRESS CONFERENCE BEATLEMANIA IN OHIO!'

(Tuesday, September 15, 1964 during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles held a two press conferences (one to all members of the press, the second for the benefit of WHK Radio contest winners) today at the Sheraton Hotel before their concert in Cleveland during the band’s 21st stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold two press conferences in Cleveland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1964) →

The Beatles thrill 12,603 fans at Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1964)

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


Video: 'Beatles at the Civic Arena, Pgh 9/14/1964'

(Monday, September 14, 1964, approximately 9:45 p.m. EDT during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed to a packed audience of 12,603 fans tonight at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, marking the iconic band’s only performance in the city. Continue reading The Beatles thrill 12,603 fans at Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1964) →

‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I’m Leaving It All Up to You” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974) →

‘I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife’ by Cher peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife” by Cher peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw a Man and He Danced with His Wife’ by Cher peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974) →