Video: 'That'll Be The Day'
(Monday, October 23, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, having traveled to a Butlins holiday camp on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England, began filming his scenes today for the Goodtimes Enterprises’ production of That’ll Be The Day, a British coming-of-age drama feature film directed by Claude Whatham. Continue reading Ringo Starr begins shooting his scenes for ‘That’ll Be The Day’ feature film on Isle of Wight 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1972)
Video: 'Obama vs. Romney: The third 2012 presidential debate'
(Monday, October 22, 2012, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2012 United States presidential election campaign) — President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney wrapped up a series of three presidential debates tonight with a bristling exchange over America’s place in the world as each sought to portray the other as an unreliable commander in chief in a dangerous era. Continue reading President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney bristle on foreign policy in third and final debate 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 2012)
Video: 'Oval Office Address on the Cuban Missile Crisis - John F. Kennedy - Oct. 22, 1962'
(Monday, October 22, 1962, 7:00 p.m. EDT; day seven of the Cuban missile crisis, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy announced tonight in a nationally broadcast address that “unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of offensive missile sites” had been established in Cuba by the Soviet Union “to provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere.” Continue reading President John F. Kennedy reveals U.S. spy planes have been discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1962)
(Saturday, October 21, 1972) — “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Ding-a-Ling’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)
(Saturday, October 21, 1972) — “Popcorn” by Hot Butter peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Popcorn’ by Hot Butter peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)
(Saturday, October 21, 1972) — “The Mosquito” by The Doors, the group’s second and final chart single recorded after the July 3, 1971, death of lead singer Jim Morrison, peaked at #85 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Mosquito’ by The Doors peaks at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1972)
Video: 'Live And Let Die (2018 Remaster)'
(Friday, October 20, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today completed a two-day recording session for “Live and Let Die” at AIR Studios in London, produced as the title song for the next James Bond feature film starring Roger Moore. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete recording sessions for ‘Live and Let Die’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1972)
(Saturday, October 20, 1962) — “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 20/27, 1962). Continue reading ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1962)
(Saturday, October 20, 1962) — “Do You Love Me” by The Contours peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Do You Love Me’ by The Contours peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1962)
(Saturday, October 20, 1962) — “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” by Tony Bennett peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ by Tony Bennett peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1962)
