Video: 'Ford sworn in as 40th Vice President of the United States and his remarks'
(Thursday, December 6, 1973, 6:09 p.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Gerald Ford, pledging “equal justice for all Americans,” took office just after dusk tonight as the 40th vice president of the United States. Continue reading House minority leader Gerald Ford sworn in as vice president, succeeding Spiro Agnew 50 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1973)
(Saturday, December 6, 2003) — “Stand Up” by Ludacris featuring Shawnna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stand Up’ by Ludacris featuring Shawnna peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 2003)
Video: 'The Beatles - Christmas Record 1963'
(Friday, December 6, 1963) — The Beatles Christmas Record, the first of seven annual spoken and musical messages on flexi disc by the English rock music group, was mailed today to members of their official fan club in the United Kingdom. Continue reading ‘The Beatles Christmas Record’ issued to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1963)
Video: 'Prohibition in the United States: National Ban of Alcohol'
(Tuesday, December 5, 1933, 3:32 p.m. MST; during Prohibition in the United States) — The Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution, repealing the Eighteenth Amendment which had made the sale, manufacture and transportation of alcohol illegal across the U.S., was ratified today by the 36th of 48 states, bringing the necessary 3/4ths majority necessary to take effect. Continue reading Prohibition era ends as Twenty-first Amendment to U.S. Constitution is ratified 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1933)
(Saturday, December 3, 1983) — “Gloria” by The Doors, recorded during a rehearsal at Los Angeles Aquarius Theater on July 22, 1969, and released two months ago on the live album Alive, She Cried, debuted at #86 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Gloria’ by The Doors debuts at #86 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1983)
Video: 'You're Sixteen (You’re Beautiful And You’re Mine)'
(Monday, December 3, 1973) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr released “You’re Sixteen“/”Devil Woman” in the U.S. today, the second single from his first solo rock music album Ringo (released in the UK on Feb. 8, 1974). Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘You’re Sixteen’/’Devil Woman’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1973)
Video: 'The Beatles - The Morecambe And Wise Show (2 December 1963) (Complete Show - Best Available Quality)'
(Monday, December 2, 1963, mid-morning to late-afternoon GMT) — The Beatles’ celebrated appearance on The The Morecambe and Wise Show comedy sketch TV series, hosted by the much loved British comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, was filmed today at Associated TeleVision’s Elstree Studio Centre, located between Eldon Avenue and Clarendon Road in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, for broadcast on Apr. 18, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles tape appearance for ‘The Morecambe and Wise Show’ in Borehamwood 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1963)
(Saturday, December 1, 1973) — “Top of the World” by The Carpenters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Dec. 1/8, 1973). Continue reading ‘Top of the World’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)
(Saturday, December 1, 1973) — “Dream On” by Aerosmith peaked at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith peaks at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1973)
Video: 'Schindler's List' trailer
(Tuesday, November 30, 1993, 7:00-10:10 p.m. EST) — Schindler’s List, an American epic drama film about of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand mostly Polish-Jewish refugees during The Holocaust by employing them in his factories, premiered tonight at a private showing at Cineplex Odeon.in Washington, D.C. with U.S. President Bill Clinton in attendance. Continue reading ‘Schindler’s List’ epic drama film premieres in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1993)
