‘Beatles ’65’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1964)

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


Video: 'Beatles '65 (US) Album' (11 clips)

(Tuesday, December 15, 1964) — Beatles ’65, The Beatles’ seventh American album, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1964) →

Bandleader Glenn Miller’s plane vanishes over English Channel on flight to Paris during World War II 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Mysterious disappearance of Glenn Miller's airplane might be solved'

(Friday, December 15, 1944; during World War II) — A single-engine plane carrying Maj. Glenn Miller, director of the U.S. Air Force Band and legendary big band musician, disappeared today in bad weather over the English Channel. Continue reading Bandleader Glenn Miller’s plane vanishes over English Channel on flight to Paris during World War II 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1944) →

‘Young Frankenstein’ comedy horror film premieres in USA 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Young Frankenstein' trailer

(Sunday, December 15, 1974, just after midnight EST) — Young Frankenstein, a parody of the horror film genre, especially the Frankenstein franchise of the 1930’s, opened today in U.S. theaters, including the Sutton in New York City. Continue reading ‘Young Frankenstein’ comedy horror film premieres in USA 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974) →

‘When Will I See You Again’ by The Three Degrees peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 14, 1974) — “When Will I See You Again” by The Three Degrees peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘When Will I See You Again’ by The Three Degrees peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974) →

All four ex-Beatles simultaneously hit the top 40 pop chart in the USA as solo artists for the first time since the 1970 breakup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Top Of The Pops, 21st November, 1974, Remastered)'

(Saturday, December 14, 1974) — For the first time since The Beatles broke up in 1970, each member had a hit record on today’s Billboard ‘s top 40 pop chart: “Junior’s Farm” by Paul McCartney and Wings at #10 (it would peak at #3 on Jan. 11, 1975), “Only You” by Ringo Starr at #18 (it would peak at #6 on Jan. 11, 1975), “Dark Horse” by George Harrison at #32 (it would peak at #15 on Jan. 11, 1975) and “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night” by John Lennon at #40 (it had peaked at #1 on Nov. 16, 1974). Continue reading All four ex-Beatles simultaneously hit the top 40 pop chart in the USA as solo artists for the first time since the 1970 breakup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974) →

‘Promised Land’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974)

1970s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 14, 1974) — “Promised Land” by Elvis Presley (written by Chuck Berry and recorded Dec. 15–16, 1973, in Memphis) peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Promised Land’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974) →

‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 14, 1974) — “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974) →

U.S. Supreme Court affirms Congress’s power to enforce Civil Rights Act against private business discrimination 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1964)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'Court Upholds Law Prohibiting Discrimination in Hotels'

(Monday, December 14, 1964, during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States, ruled unanimously today that Congress was within its authority to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against racial discrimination by private businesses; in this case, a motel that refused to cater to blacks. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court affirms Congress’s power to enforce Civil Rights Act against private business discrimination 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1964) →