Wright brothers become first humans in history to successfully pilot an engine-powered airplane near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 120 years ago this hour (Dec 17 1903)

1900s


Video: 'The Wright brothers first aeroplane flight (1903)'

(Thursday, December 17, 1903, 10:35 a.m. EST) — Brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, Ohio, conducted the first successful manned powered-airplane flights today four miles south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at what is now known as Kill Devil Hills, using their experimental craft, the Wright Flyer. Continue reading Wright brothers become first humans in history to successfully pilot an engine-powered airplane near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 120 years ago this hour (Dec 17 1903) →

The Beatles perform four songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1963)

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


Video: 'Brian Bathtubes (Live At The BBC For "Saturday Club" / 21st December, 1963)'

(Tuesday, December 17, 1963, 3:00-6:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles performed six songs for the 1963 Christmas edition of the BBC radio show Saturday Club today at the Playhouse Theatre in London, for airing on Dec. 21, 1963, at 10 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles perform four songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1963) →

American colonists dump British tea into Boston Harbor to protest ‘taxation without representation’ 250 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1773)

1770s


Video: 'The story behind the Boston Tea Party - Ben Labaree'

(Thursday, December 16, 1773, 7:00-10:00 p.m. local time; during the American Revolution) — The Boston Tea Party, an American political and mercantile protest, took place tonight as members of the Sons of Liberty disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded a British ship and dumped more than 300 chests of tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. Continue reading American colonists dump British tea into Boston Harbor to protest ‘taxation without representation’ 250 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1773) →

‘The Most Beautiful Girl’ by Charlie Rich peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 15, 1973) — “The Most Beautiful Girl” by Charlie Rich peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Dec. 15/22, 1973). Continue reading ‘The Most Beautiful Girl’ by Charlie Rich peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973) →

‘Who’s in the Strawberry Patch With Sally?’ by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 15, 1973) — “Who’s in the Strawberry Patch With Sally?” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Who’s in the Strawberry Patch With Sally?’ by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973) →

‘Pretty Lady’ by Lighthouse peaks at #53 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 15, 1973) — “Pretty Lady” by Lighthouse peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Pretty Lady’ by Lighthouse peaks at #53 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973) →

‘You’re Sixteen’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973)

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

(Saturday, December 15, 1973) — “You’re Sixteen” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, the second single from his first solo rock music album Ringo, debuted at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘You’re Sixteen’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1973) →

The Beatles tape performance for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ in Birmingham 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1963)

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


Video: '(COLORIZED) The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand (thank your lucky stars)'

(Sunday, December 15, 1963, afternoon GMT) — The Beatles performed four numbers this afternoon for ABC’s Thank Your Lucky Stars British television pop music series at Alpha Television (ATV) Studios in Birmingham for airing on Dec. 21, 1963, at 5:50 p.m. GMT. Continue reading The Beatles tape performance for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ in Birmingham 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1963) →

‘Louie Louie’ by The Kingsmen peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 14, 1963) — “Louie Louie” The Kingsmen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six non-consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Louie Louie’ by The Kingsmen peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1963) →

‘Little Red Rooster’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 14, 1963) — “Little Red Rooster” Sam Cooke peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Little Red Rooster’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1963) →