Video: 'The Story of Citizens United v. FEC'
(Thursday, January 21, 2010) — Overruling two important precedents about the First Amendment rights of corporations, a bitterly divided Supreme Court today ruled in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission that the government may not ban political spending by corporations in candidate elections. Continue reading Supreme Court blocks ban on corporate political spending 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 2010)
(Saturday, January 20, 1990) — “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” by Michael Bolton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 20/27, Feb. 3, 1990). Continue reading ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You’ by Michael Bolton peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1990)
(Saturday, January 19, 1980) — “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 19/26, Feb. 2/9, 1980). Continue reading ‘Rock with You’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)
(Saturday, January 19, 1980) — “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by Cliff Richard peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘We Don’t Talk Anymore’ by Cliff Richard peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)
(Saturday, January 19, 1980) — “Jane” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jane’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1980)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (late show Jan. 18, 1970, videos 65-90)
(Sunday, January 18, 1970, 11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. EST) — American rock band The Doors performed the fourth of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform final show at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1970)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (early show Jan. 18, 1970, videos 45-64)
(Sunday, January 18, 1970, 7:30 p.m. EST scheduled start time of opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the third of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform third show at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1970)
(Monday, January 18, 1960) — “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 18/25, Feb. 1, 1960). Continue reading ‘Running Bear’ by Johnny Preston peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1960)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (late show Jan. 17, 1970, videos 21-44)
(Saturday, January 17, 1970, 11:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the second of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform again at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
Video: 'Live in New York by The Doors 1970' (early show Jan. 17, 1970, videos 1-20)
(Saturday, January 17, 1970, 8:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening act The Lonnie Mack Trio) — American rock band The Doors performed the first of four shows in two days tonight at the Felt Forum in New York City with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Felt Forum in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
