Video: 'John Lennon on "Not Only...But Also"' (Nov. 29, 1964, at 3:15)
(Sunday, November 29, 1964, 8:30 p.m. GMT) — The studio sequences for the Jan. 9, 1965, premiere of the BBC2’s series Not Only… But Also, featuring John Lennon of The Beatles, were videotaped this evening at Studio 1, Television Centre in London (the filmed piece was shot Nov. 20, 1964). Continue reading John Lennon tapes studio sequences for ‘Not Only… But Also’ premiere 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1964)
Video: '1864 Sand Creek Massacre 13 minutes'
(Tuesday, November 29, 1864; during the Colorado War, part of the American Indian Wars, Sioux Wars, and American Civil War) — A Colorado militia killed at least 150 peaceful Cheyenne Indians today in the Sand Creek Massacre in present-day Kiowa County, Colorado. Continue reading 150 peaceful Cheyenne Indians killed by Colorado militia in Sand Creek Massacre 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1864)
Video: 'George Harrison Live At The Omni, Atlanta, Georgia (Evening) - Home Movie - 28 November 1974'
(Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 1974, show scheduled for 10:30 p.m. EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the second of two shows tonight at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia, on the 16th stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs second of two shows in Atlanta 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1974)
Video: 'Elton John & John Lennon - Whatever Gets You Thru The Night (Live)'
(Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 1974, show scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. EST, during Elton John’s Caribou Tour) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon made a surprise appearance at Elton John’s concert tonight at New York’s Madison Square Garden, fulfilling a wager between the two musicians. Continue reading John Lennon makes ‘surprise’ appearance onstage with Elton John in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1974)
Video: '[NEW FILM] George Harrison - Live at the Omni, Atlanta, Georgia (November 28th, 1974) Super 8 Film'
(Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 1974, show scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the first of two shows tonight at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia, on the 16th stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his forthcoming studio album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs first of two shows in Atlanta 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1974)
(Saturday, November 28, 1964) — “Leader of the Pack” by The Shangri-Las peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Leader of the Pack’ by The Shangri-Las peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1964)
(Saturday, November 28, 1964) — “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You Really Got Me’ by The Kinks peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1964)
(Saturday, November 28, 1964) — “Reach Out for Me” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Reach Out for Me’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #20 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1964)
Video: 'MARINER 4 Launch (1964/11/28) Atlas LV-3 Agena-D, Cape Canaveral LC-12'
(Saturday, November 28, 1964, 9:22:01 a.m. EST) — The United States successfully launched the Mariner 4 space probe from Cape Kennedy today, setting it on a course toward Mars just three weeks after the failed attempt with Mariner 3. Continue reading Mariner 4 on course for Mars; to send TV pictures next July 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1964)
Video: 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 90th Anniversary Special'
(Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 1924, 9:00 a.m. EST) — In a grand celebration marking the start of the holiday season, Macy’s department store hosted its first-ever Thanksgiving Day parade today, captivating over 250,000 spectators along a two-mile stretch of Broadway in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade held in New York City 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1924)
