Video: 'September 5, 1836 – Texans Elected Sam Houston'
(Monday, September 5, 1836) — Popular war hero Samuel Houston was elected today the first president of the Republic of Texas in a decisive victory over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Continue reading Sam Houston elected first president of the Republic of Texas 190 years ago today (Sep 5 1836)
(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You Should Be Dancing” by the Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Should Be Dancing’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976)
(Saturday, September 4, 1976) — “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” by Lou Rawls peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’ by Lou Rawls peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1976)
Video: 'Arsenal History Minutes | Geronimo’s Final Surrender | WQPT'
(Saturday, September 4, 1886; during the American Indian Wars) — After almost 30 years of fighting, a group of Apache Indians led by Geronimo (also known as Goyathlay, “One Who Yawns”) surrendered today to General Nelson Miles at Skeleton Canyon in Arizona.
Video: 'Kicking Stones (2006 Remaster)'
(Saturday, September 3, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed “Kicking Stones” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1987.
(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunshine Superman’ by Donovan peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)
(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Working in the Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Working in the Coal Mine’ by Lee Dorsey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)
(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Day Tripper” by The Vontastics (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: '2nd September 1666: Great Fire of London breaks out in Pudding Lane'
(Sunday, September 2, 1666, approximately 1:00 a.m. local time) — A large fire broke out in the City of London early this morning in the house of a baker on Pudding Lane near London Bridge, destroying more than 13,000 buildings including Old St Paul’s Cathedral, over the next three days. Continue reading Great Fire of London breaks out 360 years ago this hour (Sep 2 1666)
