Video: 'Beatles in Indianapolis - Arrival'
(Thursday, September 3, 1964, shortly before 1:00 a.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Early this morning, The Beatles arrived at Weir Cook Airport in Indianapolis for the 11th stop on their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles land in Indianapolis amid fan frenzy and press coverage 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1964)
Video: 'George W. Bush Accepting the Presidential Nomination, 2004'
(Thursday, September 2, 2004, 10:09 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 Republican National Convention) — President George W. Bush formally accepted the Republican nomination for a second term tonight, promising to create jobs, expand healthcare, and improve educational opportunities. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush accepts GOP nomination, attacks Democratic challenger John Kerry on national security 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 2004)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Convention Hall, Philadelphia, USA (Wednesday 2nd September 1964)'
(Wednesday, September 2, 1964, 9:30 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed for 12,037 ecstatic fans at Convention Hall in Philadelphia tonight, marking the 10th stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading 12,000 fans go wild as The Beatles rock Philly at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)
Video: 'Paul Mccartney Talks About Acting, Folk-Rock, Miami And The Press On 29th August' (Sep. 2, 1964, at 0:00-1:20)
(Wednesday, September 2, 1964, 6:30-9:15 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — WFUN-AM’s Larry Kane captured a series of revealing interviews with the Beatles tonight backstage at Convention Hall, Philadelphia, between their press conference and evening concert on the 10th stop of the band’s first full North American tour. Continue reading Three Beatles share candid backstage insights in Philadelphia Interviews 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1964)
Video: 'The Atlanta Campaign: The Civil War in Four Minutes'
(Friday, September 2, 1864, morning; during the Atlanta Campaign, part of the American Civil War) — Union forces led by Major General William Tecumseh Sherman captured Atlanta, Georgia, today, in a significant turning point of the American Civil War. Continue reading Atlanta falls as Union forces enter Southern city in significant turning point of American Civil War 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1864)
(Saturday, September 1, 1984) — “What’s Love Got to Do with It” by Tina Turner peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 1/8/15, 1984). Continue reading ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It’ by Tina Turner peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1984)
(Saturday, September 1, 1984) — “Sunglasses at Night” by Corey Hart at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunglasses at Night’ by Corey Hart peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1984)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1864'
(Wednesday, August 31, 1864; during the American Civil War) — Major General George B. McClellan of New Jersey, who served as Commanding General of the U.S. Army during the American Civil War from November 1861 to March 1862, was nominated president of the United States today at the 1864 Democratic National Convention meeting at the Amphitheater in Chicago. Continue reading Democrats nominate George B. McClellan for president of the United States 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1864)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Convention Hall, Atlantic City, USA (Sunday 30th August 1964)'
(Sunday, August 30, 1964, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Just three nights after U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson accepted the nomination for a full term of office at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, in the very same venue, The Beatles electrified a crowd of 18,000 fans at the Convention Hall in Atlantic City tonight, delivering an unforgettable performance in their signature style. Continue reading The Beatles rock Atlantic City during historic night at Convention Hall 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1964)
Video: 'Scared (Remastered 2010)'
(Friday, August 30, 1974, evening EDT; during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — Sessions for John Lennon’s fifth studio album, Walls and Bridges, continued today at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City as the former Beatle added sound effects of wolves howling to start his recording of “Sacred.” Continue reading John Lennon adds sound effect of wolves howling to ‘Scared’ as he wraps up sessions for new studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974)
