John Lennon interviewed in New York studio for Los Angeles Times article 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1980)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'John Lennon 1980 Interview with Subtitles'

(Friday, October 10, 1980; during sessions for Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who returned to the recording studio in August after a five-year absence for what would turn out to be his final studio albums, Double Fantasy and Milk And Honey (both with his wife, Yoko Ono), was interviewed today by Los Angeles Times reporter Robert Hilburn at The Hit Factory in New York City for an article published Nov. 16, 1980. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed in New York studio for Los Angeles Times article 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1980) →

‘Cracklin’ Rosie’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 10, 1970) — “Cracklin’ Rosie” by Neil Diamond peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cracklin’ Rosie’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970) →

‘Joanne’ by Michael Nesmith peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Monkees

(Saturday, October 10, 1970) — “Joanne” by ex-Monkee Michael Nesmith peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Joanne’ by Michael Nesmith peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970) →

‘Long, Long Time’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 10, 1970) — “Long, Long Time” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Long, Long Time’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970) →

‘Mr. Custer’ by Larry Verne peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1960)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Monday, October 10, 1960) — “Mr. Custer” by Larry Verne peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Custer’ by Larry Verne peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1960) →

Rock music icon John Lennon born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1940)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s, The Beatles 1940s


Video: 'The Life and Career of John Lennon'

(Wednesday, October 9, 1940) — English singer, songwriter, record producer and peace activist John Lennon, who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles, was born John Winston Lennon today in the Liverpool Maternity Hospital in Liverpool, England. Continue reading Rock music icon John Lennon born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1940) →

President Nixon announces proposal for truce to halt Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation on a New Initiative for Peace, October 7, 1970'

(Wednesday, October 7, 1970, 9:00-9:15 p.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon asked Hanoi and the Vietcong tonight to join the allies in a standstill cease-fire throughout Indochina. He also called for an Indochina peace conference to negotiate an end to the fighting in Laos and Cambodia as well as South Vietnam. Continue reading President Nixon announces proposal for truce to halt Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970) →

Kennedy, Nixon clash on foreign policy and civil rights in second TV debate 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1960)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'JFK vs. Nixon - 2nd 1960 debate'

(Friday, October 7, 1960, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT; during the 1960 United States presidential election) — The two leading candidates for President of the United States, Senator John F. Kennedy, a Democrat, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican, clashed sharply on foreign policy and civil rights in their second televised debate tonight in Washington, D.C. at the television studios of WRC-TV. Continue reading Kennedy, Nixon clash on foreign policy and civil rights in second TV debate 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1960) →

George Harrison records ‘It’s Johnny’s Birthday’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970)

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


Video: 'George Harrison 'It's Johnny's Birthday' (Official Video)'

(Wednesday, October 7, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — English rock musician and former Beatle George Harrison recorded “It’s Johnny’s Birthday” today at EMI Studios in London for his third studio album All Things Must Pass, released Nov. 27, 1970. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘It’s Johnny’s Birthday’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970) →

First UN forces cross 38th Parallel in drive toward North Korean capital of Pyongyang 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1950)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'Korean War - PART 13, To the 38th Parallel and beyond- 6.25' (Oct. 7, 1950, at 3:25)

(Saturday, October 7, 1950; during the UN offensive into North Korea, part of  the Korean War and the Cold War) — Hours before the United Nations General Assembly approved Resolution 376(V), calling for unification of Korea and authorizing the United Nations forces to cross the 38th Parallel, U.S. infantry troopers crossed the 38th Parallel today in a drive toward the North Korean capital of Pyongyang. Continue reading First UN forces cross 38th Parallel in drive toward North Korean capital of Pyongyang 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1950) →