French reassert colonial control in Saigon 80 years ago today (Sep 23 1945)

1940s


Video: 'Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War - Dien Bien Phu [2/13]' (Sept. 23, 1945, at 6:12)

(Sunday, September 23, 1945; during War in Vietnam (1945–46)) — Shortly after the Democratic Republic of Vietnam had issued its Declaration of Independence, a group of former French troops, acting with the content of the British forces that had arrived in Saigon from their sweep through Burma in the last days of World War II and armed with Japanese weapons stolen from surrender stockpiles, staged a local coup d’etat today and seized control of the administration of Saigon. Continue reading French reassert colonial control in Saigon 80 years ago today (Sep 23 1945) →

‘Cagney & Lacey,’ ‘The Cosby Show’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1985)

1980s, Television 1980s

(Sunday, September 22, 1985, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Cagney & Lacey picked up four awards at the 37th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. Continue reading ‘Cagney & Lacey,’ ‘The Cosby Show’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1985) →

U.S. President Gerald Ford survives second assassination attempt in 17 days 50 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1975)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Gerald Ford - Assassination Attempts (02)' (Sept. 22, 1975, at 1:08)

(Monday, September 22, 1975, 3:25 p.m. PDT) — Sara Jane Moore, 45, fired a single shot from a .38 caliber revolver at U.S. President Gerald R. Ford today outside the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, but a civilian bystander deflected the gun just as it went off and Ford was not hit. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford survives second assassination attempt in 17 days 50 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1975) →

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 22 1975)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At The Capitol Cinema, Aberdeen, Scotland - 22 September 1975'

(Monday, September 22, 1975, evening British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the 12th of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour, at Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen, Scotland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 22 1975) →

George Harrison releases ‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1975)

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


Video: 'Extra Texture' (first ten clips constitute original release)

(Monday, September 22, 1975) — Extra Texture (Read All About It), the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 3, 1975, in the UK). Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1975) →

Beatle Ringo Starr, wife Maureen take newborn baby son home 60 years ago today (Sep 22 1965)

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


Video: 'Ringo's All Right, Zak (1965)'

(Wednesday, September 22, 1965) — The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen, were filmed today leaving Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital in London with their nine-day-old son Zak, accompanied by nanny Marion Bramwell, en route to the Starkey’s home at 34 Montagu Square. Continue reading Beatle Ringo Starr, wife Maureen take newborn baby son home 60 years ago today (Sep 22 1965) →

First ‘Farm Aid’ benefit concert raises $9 million 40 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s


Video: 'Farm Aid 1985' (134 videos)

(Sunday, September 22, 1985, 10:00 a.m.-midnight CDT) — The first Farm Aid, a concert staged to raise money for family farmers in the United States, was held today at University of Illinois’ Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, featuring rock and country music artists like John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Neil Young. Continue reading First ‘Farm Aid’ benefit concert raises $9 million 40 years ago this hour (Sep 22 1985) →

‘The Vagabond King’ operetta opens on Broadway 100 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1925)

1920s, Broadway


Video: 'Song of the Vagabonds - Lou Gold and His Orchestra 1925'

(Monday, September 21, 1925, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Vagabond King, an operetta by Rudolf Friml in four acts, opened tonight at Casino Theatre in New York City’s Theatre District at 1404 Broadway and West 39th Street. Continue reading ‘The Vagabond King’ operetta opens on Broadway 100 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1925) →

‘Money for Nothing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, September 21, 1985) — “Money for Nothing‘ by Dire Straits peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 21/28, Oct. 5, 1985). Continue reading ‘Money for Nothing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Sep 21 1985) →

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland 50 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1975)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At The Apollo Theatre, Glasgow (MPL Footage) - 21 September 1975'

(Sunday, September 21, 1975, 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the 11th of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour, at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland 50 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1975) →