Video: 'Memento' trailer
(Tuesday, September 5, 2000) — Memento, an American neo-noir psychological thriller film about a man with short-term memory loss who attempts to track down his wife’s murderer, premiered tonight at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Memento’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 2000)
Video: 'THE DOORS - ABSOLUTELY LIVE (1970) FULL ALBUM' (21 videos)
(Saturday, September 5, 1970) — Absolutely Live, the first live album by the American rock music band The Doors, peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Absolutely Live’ album by The Doors peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1970)
Video: '1930 Hurricane San Zenon Dominican Republic Aftermath'
(Wednesday, September 3, 1930, 1:20 p.m SDMT; during the 1930 Dominican Republic hurricane) — The Category 4 Hurricane San Zenon struck the Dominican Republic today, killing at least 2,000 and as many as 8,000 people, making it the the fifth deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record. Continue reading Hurricane San Zenon strikes Dominican Republic, at least 2,000 people killed 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1930)
Video: 'WILMA RUDOLPH oro 100 m. Roma 1960'
(Friday, September 2, 1960; during the 1960 Summer Olympics) — American sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who had overcome childhood polio, won the women’s 100 meter dash today at Stadio Olimpico in Romewith a time of 11.0 seconds. Continue reading Wilma Rudolph wins first of three gold medals at Summer Olympics in Rome 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1960)
(Saturday, September 1, 1990) — “If Wishes Came True” by Sweet Sensation peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘If Wishes Came True’ by Sweet Sensation peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1990)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 10, Pre-Incheon (August 1950) 6.25 ??' (Sept. 1, 1950, at 2:30)
(Friday, September 1, 1950, shortly after midnight KDT; during The Great Naktong Offensive and the Battles of Ka-san, Tabu-dong and Yongsan, part of the larger Battle of Pusan Perimeter in the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — One third of North Korea’s 150,000-man Communist Army opened a massive general attack early this morning in an effort to smash the United Nations beachhead by capturing Pusan and Taegu. Continue reading North Koreans launch all-out push for Pusan 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1950)
(Saturday, August 30, 1980) — “Sailing” by Christopher Cross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sailing’ by Christopher Cross peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1980)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Waterfalls [High Quality]' (video mastered June 23, 1980)
(Saturday, August 30, 1980) — “Waterfalls” by former Beatle Paul McCartney, the second single from his second solo album McCartney II, peaked at #106 on today’s Billboard Bubbling Under The Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Waterfalls’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #106 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1980)
Video: 'The World at War: Banzai! Japan: 1931-1942 (6 of 26)' (Aug. 30, 1940, at 19:13)
(Friday, August 30, 1940, around 11:00 p.m. BST; part of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II) — Sensing lack of decisive support from the U.S. and the UK, Vichy France announced today that it would allow 6,000 Japanese troops to be stationed in Indochina and use ports, airfields and railroads for military purposes. Continue reading Vichy France allows 6,000 Japanese troops to enter Indochina 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1940)
Video: 'The Doors Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival East Afton Farm, Isle Of Wight, UK Sun. August 30, 1970'
(Sunday, August 30, 1970, 1:00 a.m. BST) — During a break in lead singer Jim Morrison’s obscenity trial in Miami, The Doors performed tonight at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 at East Afton Farm in England. Continue reading The Doors perform at Isle Of Wight Festival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1970)
