Video: 'George Harrison somewhere in England album' (first 10 videos constitute original release)
(Monday, June 1, 1981) — Somewhere in England, the ninth studio album by former Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the U.S. (June 5, 1981, in the UK).
Continue reading ‘Somewhere in England’ by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1981)
(Tuesday, June 1, 1971) — Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, arrived today John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York City, on a BOAC flight from London on a search for Ono’s 7-year-old daughter by her ex-husband, British movie producer Anthony Cox.
Continue reading John Lennon and Yoko Ono arrive in New York in search of Ono’s daughter 50 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Jun 1 1971)
Video: 'World War II: The Battle of Crete - Full Documentary'
(Sunday, June 1, 1941; during the Battle of Crete, part of the Battle of Greece and the Mediterranean theatre, during World War II) — The Battle of Crete, fought on the Greek island of Crete, ended today when the the last 5.000 Allied soldiers at Sfakia surrendered to the Germans.
Continue reading Battle of Crete ends in victory for Axis forces 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 1 1941)
Video: 'The massacre of Tulsa's "Black Wall Street"'
(Tuesday, May 31, 1921, 10:30 p.m. EDT; during the Tulsa race massacre) — The Tulsa race massacre began tonight as white mobs began looting and leveling the affluent black district of Greenwood over reports a black man had assaulted a white woman in an elevator; hundreds are believed to have died.
Continue reading Tulsa race massacre begins as white mobs attack blacks in affluent Greenwood District 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1921)
Video: 'Joan of Arc Biography - The life of of Joan of Arc Documentary'
(Wednesday, May 30, 1431) — Joan of Arc, a 19-year-old French woman who said she had been sent to help Charles VII during the Hundred Years’ War, was burned at the stake today at the Old Marketplace in Rouen after a pro-English church court overseen by English commanders found her guilty of heresy. Continue reading Joan of Arc, 19, burned at the stake after heresy conviction by pro-English church court 590 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1431)
Video: 'Jealous Guy (Raw Studio Mix) film excerpt'
(Saturday, May 29, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon overdubbed his lead vocals on three tracks, including “Jealous Guy,” “How?” and “Oh Yoko!” today at Ascot Sound Studios, his home recording facility at Tittenhurst Park near Ascot in Berkshire.
Continue reading John Lennon overdubs lead vocals on ‘Jealous Guy,’ ‘How?’ and ‘Oh Yoko!’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1971)
(Saturday, May 29, 1971) — “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 29, June 5, 1971). Continue reading ‘Brown Sugar’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1971)
(Saturday, May 29, 1971) — “Superstar” by Murray Head with the Trinidad Singers peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Superstar’ by Murray Head peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1971)
(Saturday, May 29, 1971) — “Me And My Arrow” by Nilsson peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Me And My Arrow’ by Nilsson peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1971)
(Monday, May 29, 1961) — “Travelin’ Man” by Ricky Nelson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (May 29, June 12, 1961). Continue reading ‘Travelin’ Man’ by Ricky Nelson peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1961)
