Britain’s Prince Charles marries Lady Diana Spencer in glittering ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1981)

1980s


Video: 'The Royal Wedding - Prince Charles and Princess Diana (Lady Diana Spencer) - July 29, 1981'

(Wednesday, July 29, 1981, 11:20 a.m. BST; during the Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer) — In a fairytale atmosphere made of pageantry celebration and strong emotion, Charles, 32, the prince of Wales and heir to the British throne, married Lady Diana Spencer, 20, now the princess of Wales, this morning at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Continue reading Britain’s Prince Charles marries Lady Diana Spencer in glittering ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1981) →

‘Bangla Desh’/’Deep Blue’ by George Harrison released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1971)

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


Video: 'Bangla Desh (Bonus Track)'

(Wednesday, July 28, 1971) — The single “Bangla Desh“/”Deep Blue” by former Beatle George Harrison was released today in the U.S. (July 30, 1971 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Bangla Desh’/’Deep Blue’ by George Harrison released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1971) →

‘Come on-a My House’ by Rosemary Clooney peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1951)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, July 28, 1951) — “Come on-a My House” by Rosemary Clooney peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (July 28, Aug. 4/11/18/25, Sept. 1, 1951). Continue reading ‘Come on-a My House’ by Rosemary Clooney peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1951) →

‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’ by Bryan Adams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1991)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, July 27, 1991) — “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of seven weeks (July 27, August 3/10/17/24/31, September 7, 1991). Continue reading ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’ by Bryan Adams peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1991) →

George Harrison, Ravi Shankar promote ‘Concert for Bangladesh’ at news conference in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1971)

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


Video: 'George Harrison Concert For Bangladesh Press Conference - 27 July 1971'

(Tuesday, July 27, 1971, afternoon EDT) — Former Beatles guitarist George Harrison, Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and The Beatles’ business manager Allen Klein held a news conference today in the 41st floor offices of ABKCO Industries at 1700 Broadway in New York City to promote The Concert for Bangladesh. Continue reading George Harrison, Ravi Shankar promote ‘Concert for Bangladesh’ at news conference in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1971) →

Paul McCartney’s new group Wings records three songs for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Wild Life (Rough Mix) (2018 Remaster)'

(Monday, July 26, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his brand new British-American rock band, Wings, re-assembled today at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a third day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings records three songs for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971) →

Apollo 15 heads for Moon after smooth launching and docking with module 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971)

1970s, space exploration


Video: 'NBC NEWS - APOLLO 15 LAUNCH (7-26-1971)'

(Monday, July 26, 1971, 9:34 a.m. EDT) — Apollo 15, carrying astronauts David Scott, Alfred Worden, and James Irwin, was launched from the Kennedy Space Center at Merritt Island, Florida, this morning on its mission to the Moon. Continue reading Apollo 15 heads for Moon after smooth launching and docking with module 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971) →

U.S. will fight for Berlin, President Kennedy warns Russia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1961)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President John F. Kennedy Report to the Nation, Berlin Crisis, 25 July 1961'

(Tuesday, July 25, 1961, 10:00 p.m. EDT; during the Berlin Crisis of 1961, part of the Cold War) — During a nationwide address on American television and radio, U.S. President John F. Kennedy said tonight if the Soviet Union attempted to take control of West Berlin, then the United States would be prepared to go to war, even at the risk of nuclear annihilation.  Continue reading U.S. will fight for Berlin, President Kennedy warns Russia 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1961) →

‘The One That You Love’ by Air Supply peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1981)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 25, 1981) — “The One That You Love” by Air Supply peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The One That You Love’ by Air Supply peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1981) →

‘Elvira’ by The Oak Ridge Boys peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1981)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 25, 1981) — “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four weeks. Continue reading ‘Elvira’ by The Oak Ridge Boys peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1981) →