‘Time Is on My Side’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 5, 1964) — “Time Is on My Side” by The Rolling Stones peaked today at #6 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Time Is on My Side’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1964) →

U.S. President Thomas Jefferson re-elected, defeating Charles Cotesworth Pinckney 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1804)

1800s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1804'

(Wednesday, December 5, 1804, during the 1804 presidential campaign) — Democratic-Republican President Thomas Jefferson of Virginia was re-elected President of the United States today, defeating Federalist challenger former U.S. Minister to France Charles C. Pinckney of South Carolina. Continue reading U.S. President Thomas Jefferson re-elected, defeating Charles Cotesworth Pinckney 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1804) →

George Harrison performs first of two shows at Olympia Stadium in Detroit 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1974)

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


Video: 'GEORGE HARRISON LIVE (Dec 4, 1974 MICHIGAN)'

(Wednesday, December 4, 1974, two shows began at approximately 7:00 and 11:30 p.m. EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the first of two shows tonight at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, Michigan, on the 18th stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs first of two shows at Olympia Stadium in Detroit 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1974) →

The Beatles release fourth British studio album ‘Beatles for Sale’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: '04-The Beatles - beatles for sale (full album)' (14 clips)

(Friday, December 4, 1964) — Beatles for Sale, the fourth studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release fourth British studio album ‘Beatles for Sale’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1964) →

‘Mr. Sandman’ by The Chordettes peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1954)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, December 4, 1954) — “Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes (knees played by Archie Bleyer, orchestra conducted by Archie Bleyer) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for seven consecutive weeks (Dec. 4/11/18/25, 1954, Jan. 1/8/15, 1955). Continue reading ‘Mr. Sandman’ by The Chordettes peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1954) →

James K. Polk elected 11th president of the United States, defeating Henry Clay 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1844)

1840s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1844'

(Wednesday, December 4, 1844, during the 1844 United States presidential election) — Former Governor and former U.S. House Speaker James K. Polk of Tennessee was elected President of the United States today, defeating Whig challenger Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky. Continue reading James K. Polk elected 11th president of the United States, defeating Henry Clay 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1844) →

‘On Bended Knee’ by Boyz II Men peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1994)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, December 3, 1994) — “On Bended Knee” by Boyz II Men peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six non-consecutive weeks (Dec. 3/10/31, 1994, Jan. 7/14/21, 1995). Continue reading ‘On Bended Knee’ by Boyz II Men peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1994) →