Japanese attack pilots use music from Hawaiian radio station to home in on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'E.02 - Genda's Plan - Pearl Harbor - WW2 - 120 B - December 7, 1941' (covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 6:40-7:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 7:00 a.m. in Honolulu/12:30 p.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 2:30 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — The first wave of Japanese aircraft, at around 130 miles from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and commanded by Mitsuo Fuchida, used music from an Hawaiian radio station to home in on the U.S. target. Continue reading Japanese attack pilots use music from Hawaiian radio station to home in on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)

First wave of Japanese aircraft takes off for Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'Pearl Harbor Minute by Minute' (10-video playlist that covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 6:10-11:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 6:10 a.m. in Honolulu/11:40 a.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 1:40 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — The first wave of 183 planes took off from Japanese aircraft carriers this morning approximately 230 nautical miles (430 km; 260 mi) north of Oahu, headed south to launch an attack against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii. Continue reading First wave of Japanese aircraft takes off for Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)

‘Black or White’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1991)

(Saturday, December 7, 1991) — “Black or White” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Dec. 7/14/21/28, Jan. 4/11/18, 1992). Continue reading ‘Black or White’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1991)

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt sends personal plea for peace to Japanese Emperor Hirohito 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1941)


Video: 'Pearl Harbor - 2 Hours That Changed The World ABC News' (Dec. 6, 1941 at 35:28)

(Saturday, December 6, 1941, 9:00 p.m. EST, less than 16 hours before Japan’s sneak attack on Pearl Harbor) — With negotiations at a standstill, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent a personal appeal to Japanese Emperor Hirohito tonight in a last attempt at preserving the peace in the Pacific. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt sends personal plea for peace to Japanese Emperor Hirohito 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1941)

John Lennon’s ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1971)


Video: 'HAPPY XMAS (WAR IS OVER). (Ultimate Mix, 2020) John & Yoko Plastic Ono Band + Harlem Community Choir'

(Monday, December 6, 1971) — “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir was released today as a single in the U.S. (it would not be released a single in the UK until Nov. 24, 1972). Continue reading John Lennon’s ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1971)

Woody Allen’s ‘Shadows and Fog’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1991)


Video: 'Shadows and Fog' trailer

(Thursday, December 5, 1991)Shadows and Fog, an American black-and-white comedy film about a meek bookkeeper who tries to save a runaway circus performer from a serial killer, premiered today as part of opening celebrations for the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Shadows and Fog’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1991)

‘Sullivan’s Travels’ opens in Portugal 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1941)


Video: 'Sullivan's Travels' trailer

(Friday, December 5, 1941)Sullivan’s Travels, a comedy about a movie director who longs to make a socially relevant drama but eventually learns that comedies are his more valuable contribution to society, opened today in Portugal. Continue reading ‘Sullivan’s Travels’ opens in Portugal 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1941)

‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’ by The Police peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)

(Saturday, December 5, 1981) — “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by The Police peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’ by The Police peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)

‘Oh No’ by the Commodores peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)

(Saturday, December 5, 1981) — “Oh No” by the Commodores peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Oh No’ by the Commodores peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)

‘Living Eyes’ by The Bee Gees peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)

(Saturday, December 5, 1981) — “Living Eyes” by The Bee Gees peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Living Eyes’ by The Bee Gees peaks at #45 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1981)