‘You Won’t See Me’ by Anne Murray peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1974)

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

(Saturday, July 13, 1974) — “You Won’t See Me” by Anne Murray (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You Won’t See Me’ by Anne Murray peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1974) →

U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'This day in history: July 12, 1984: Geraldine Ferraro becomes the first female vice-presidential candidate.'

(Thursday, July 12, 1984; during the 1984 United States presidential election) — Probable Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale today named U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of Queens, New York, as his running mate today, the first woman selected to run for vice president on a major party ticket. Continue reading U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984) →

The Beatles filmed standing at stage door in Brighton 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1964)

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


Video: 'The Beatles in Brighton'

(Sunday, July 12, 1964) — The Beatles were filmed today appearing at the stage door of the Hippodrome Theatre in Brighton, England, at the beginning of the band’s 1964 summer seaside resort tour, part of the European leg of their world tour. Continue reading The Beatles filmed standing at stage door in Brighton 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1964) →

Paul McCartney & Wings complete ‘Bridge On The River Suite’ in Nashville 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1974)

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


Video: 'Bridge On The River Suite (Remastered 2014)'

(Thursday, July 11, 1974; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings completed “Bridge On The River Suite” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville, recording overdubs to a track initially recorded on Sept. 29, 1972. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete ‘Bridge On The River Suite’ in Nashville 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1974) →

Democrats nominate Grover Cleveland for president of the United States 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1884)

1880s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1884'

(Friday, July 11, 1884, 12:50 p.m. CST) — Governor Grover Cleveland of New York was nominated for president of the United States today by delegates at the 1884 Democratic National Convention meeting at the Exposition Building in Chicago. Continue reading Democrats nominate Grover Cleveland for president of the United States 140 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1884) →

Former Beatle John Lennon overdubs vocals for ‘You Can’t Catch Me’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1974)

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


Video: 'You Can't Catch Me (Remastered 2010)'

(Thursday, July 11, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon today briefly resumed sessions for what would turn out to be his sixth solo album, Rock ‘n’ Roll, overdubbing vocals for “You Can’t Catch Me” at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon overdubs vocals for ‘You Can’t Catch Me’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1974) →