(Saturday, January 2, 1965) — The Beatles’ Story, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. It was the group’s sixth of 30 appearances in the top ten of the chart (1964-2006). Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)
Video: 'Beatles '65 (US) Album' (11 clips)
(Saturday, January 2, 1965) — Beatles ’65, by The Beatles debuted at #98 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. It was the group’s 11th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ album by The Beatles debuts at #98 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)
Video: 'KABC-7 Jan-1-1975 News Misc.'
(Wednesday, January 1, 1975, 4:25 p.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Four men who under U.S. President Richard Nixon were among the most powerful officials in the nation—John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman and Robert C. Mardian—were convicted today by a jury in Washington on all counts in the Watergate cover-up trial.
A fifth defendant, Kenneth Parkinson, was acquitted, and Mardian’s conviction for conspiracy was later overturned on appeal.
Video: 'VH1 first hour no music'
(Tuesday, January 1, 1985, 3:00 p.m. EST) — The music cable channel VH1, based in New York City, made its debut today with a video of Marvin Gaye performing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly older demographic than its sister channel, focusing on the lighter, softer side of popular music.
(Saturday, January 1, 2005) — “Let Me Love You” by Mario was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Jan. 1/8/15/22/29, Feb. 5/12/19/26, 2005).
Video: 'History of the Times Square New Year's Eve party'
(Saturday, December 31, 1904, late evening local time) — New York’s Times Square saw its first New Year’s Eve celebration tonight, with an estimated 200,000 people in attendance. Continue reading Times Square hosts first New Year’s Eve celebration, drawing 200,000 revelers 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1904)
Video: 'George M. Dallas - 11th U.S. Vice President'
(Saturday, December 31, 1864, morning local time) — George M. Dallas, the 11th vice president of the United States from 1845 to 1849 during the administration of President James K. Polk, died from a heart attack this morning at his home in Philadelphia. He was 72. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President George M. Dallas, 72, dies in Philadelphia 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1864)
(Sunday, December 29, 1974) — John Lennon signed the paperwork that officially dissolved the Beatles today while on holiday at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Florida, ending one of the most storied chapters in rock ‘n’ roll history. Continue reading John Lennon officially ends Beatles partnership while on holiday at Disney World 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1974)
(Saturday, December 28, 1974) — “Angie Baby” by Helen Reddy peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Angie Baby’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1974)
(Monday, December 28, 1974) — The studio LP Dark Horse by ex-Beatle George Harrison debuted at #58 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Dark Horse’ studio album by George Harrison debuts at #58 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1974)
