Video: 'I Want To Hold Your Hand (2023 Mix)'
(Thursday, December 26, 1963) — Capitol Records today rush-released the single “I Want to Hold Your Hand“/”I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles, which would become the first number one hit in the U.S. for the rock band from Liverpool, England (“I Saw Her Standing There” would peak at #14). Continue reading Capitol Records rush-releases The Beatles’ ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1963)
(Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 1993) — “Hero” by Mariah Carey peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Dec. 25, 1993, Jan. 1/8/15, 1994). Continue reading ‘Hero’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1993)
Video: 'December 24, 1943 - Franklin Roosevelt Addresses Congress About Allied Conferences'
(Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 1943, 3 p.m. EWT; during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced this afternoon that U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower had been appointed supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe as part of Operation Overlord, which would launch the invasion of German-occupied western Europe in the coming year. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt names Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe during WWII 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1943)
Video: 'The Beatles Interview For Day By Day - Astoria Cinema, London - 24 December 1963'
(Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 1963) — The Beatles were interviewed today for the Dec. 24 edition ITV program Day By Day during rehearsals for “The Beatles Christmas Show,” a 16-night live extravaganza beginning tonight at Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park, London. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ITV’s ‘Day By Day’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1963)
Video: 'Dec. 22, 1963 | LBJ Leads Candlelight Memorial to JFK'
(Sunday, December 22, 1963, 4:00 p.m. EST) — Thousands of candles burned bright in the gathering dusk of Washington tonight as the nation ended 30-day period of mourning for U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated one month ago today in Dallas, Texas. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson ends official mourning period for JFK with candlelight service at Lincoln Memorial 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1963)
(Saturday, December 22, 1973) — “Hello It’s Me” by Todd Rundgren peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hello It’s Me’ by Todd Rundgren peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)
(Saturday, December 22, 1973) — “Rockin’ Roll Baby” by The Stylistics peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rockin’ Roll Baby’ by The Stylistics peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)
(Saturday, December 22, 1973) — “My Music” by Loggins and Messina peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Music’ by Loggins and Messina peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)
Video: 'Band On The Run (full album) by Paul McCartney and Wings' (note: the original North American releases contained "Helen Wheels" track 8 between "No Words" and "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)"
(Saturday, December 22, 1973) — Band on the Run, the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, debut at #33 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘Band on the Run’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1973)
(Saturday, December 21, 1963) — “Be True to Your School” The Beach Boys peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Be True to Your School’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1963)
