DuMont Television Network premieres 80 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1946)


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(Thursday, August 15, 1946, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — The DuMont Television Network began regular network service tonight with a special airing of the first educational television series Serving Through Science over two stations, WABD in New York and W3XWT in Washington, D.C. Continue reading DuMont Television Network premieres 80 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1946)

George Harrison interviewed in Washington 60 years ago today (Aug 15 1966)


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(Monday, August 15, 1966) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today by Kenny Everett of Radio London while the band was in Washington, the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.

The Beatles hold a press conference in Washington 60 years ago today (Aug 15 1966)


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(Monday, August 15, 1966, approximately 6:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles held a press conference tonight at DC Stadium in Washington, D.C., on the the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Washington 60 years ago today (Aug 15 1966)

The Beatles arrive at Washington, D.C.’s National Airport 60 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1966)


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(Monday, August 15, 1966, around 3:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived today at National Airport in Washington, D.C., (from Cleveland) on the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.

‘Notorious’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1946)


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(Thursday, August 15, 1946, doors scheduled to open at 10:35 a.m. EDT)Notorious, a spy film noir about a U.S. agent who recruits a German expatriate to infiltrate a Nazi spy ring in Brazil, premiered this morning at Radio City Music Hall at 1260 Avenue of the Americas, within Rockefeller Center, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Continue reading ‘Notorious’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1946)

‘When I’m With You’ by Hal Kemp peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Aug 15 1936)

(Saturday, August 15, 1936) — “When I’m With You” by Hal Kemp & His Orchestra (vocal by Skinny Ennis; recorded in New York City on May 13, 1936) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 15/22, 1936). Continue reading ‘When I’m With You’ by Hal Kemp peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Aug 15 1936)

Beatles fans rush stage, temporarily halt concert in Cleveland 60 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1966)


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(Sunday, August 14, 1966, approximately 9:00 p.m. EDT following performances by four opening acts that were scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland on the third stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading Beatles fans rush stage, temporarily halt concert in Cleveland 60 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1966)

The Beatles interviewed in Cleveland 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1966)


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(Sunday, August 14, 1966) — The Beatles were interviewed today in Cleveland by Jerry G. Bishop of WKYC-AM and Ringo Starr was interviewed again today by British DJ Ken Douglas, who was then working in Louisville, Kentucky, while the band was in Cleveland, the third stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.

‘Let ‘Em In’ by Wings peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1976)

(Saturday, August 14, 1976) — “Let ‘Em In” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Let ‘Em In’ by Wings peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1976)

‘Rock and Roll Music’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1976)

(Saturday, August 14, 1976) — “Rock and Roll Music” by The Beach Boys peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rock and Roll Music’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1976)