Video: 'Jean Morris Interviews The Beatles Jacksonville FL 1964'
(Friday, September 11, 1964, 6:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Fresh off two days of rest in Key West, The Beatles arrived in Jacksonville, Florida, today for the 17th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference in Jacksonville amid North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1964)
(Saturday, September 11, 2004) — “Goodies” by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Sept. 11/18/25, Oct. 2/9/16/23, 2004). Continue reading ‘Goodies’ by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2004)
Video: 'The Beatles perfoms in Forum, Montreal, Canada'
(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, approximately 9:50 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at the Forum in Montreal on the 16th stop of their first full North American tour, drawing a combined total of 21,000 fans for both shows. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two shows at Montreal’s Forum amid death threats 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles in Montreal 1964 Archive News Footage News Reel' (Lennon interview/press conference at 1:00)
(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, evening EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles hosted a press conference tonight between two shows at the Montreal Forum, marking the band’s 16th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles charm Montreal media during Forum press conference 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964)
(Saturday, September 8, 1984) — “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘She Bop’ by Cyndi Lauper peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1984)
(Saturday, September 8, 1984) — “Rock Me Tonite” by Billy Squier peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rock Me Tonite’ by Billy Squier peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1984)
Video: 'The Beatles in Montreal 1964 Archive News Footage News Reel' (airport arrival at 0:00-1:00)
(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, 2:20 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived at Dorval airport in Montreal this afternoon to begin the band’s 16th stop of it’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading Beatles arrive in Montreal after thousands of fans brave weather at airport 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964)
Video: 'A dazzling debut for This Hour Has Seven Days in 1964' (Sept. 8, 1964, at 52:14)
(Tuesday, September 8, 1964, morning EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles departed Toronto International Airport today, heading to Montreal after concluding the 15th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles depart Toronto, head to Montreal 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1964)
Video: 'The V2 rocket was pointless, and here's why 2"'
(Friday, September 8, 1944, 6:40:52 p.m. British Double Summer Time; during World War II) — A V-2 rocket, the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile, struck Chiswick in west London today, demolishing eleven houses and killing three people. Continue reading First German V-2 rocket strikes British soil, killing three in London during World War II 80 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1944)
Video: 'Remarks on Signing Proclamation Granting Pardon to Nixon (September 8, 1974)'
(Sunday, September 8, 1974, 11:04 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — In a controversial move that could shape his legacy and political future, U.S. President Gerald Ford granted a “full, free, and absolute pardon” to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed during his time in office. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford grants full pardon to disgraced former President Richard Nixon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1974)
