Video: 'The Magic Christian' trailer
(Thursday, December 11, 1969, evening BST) — The Magic Christian, a British satirical black comedy film about the richest man in the world who adopts a homeless boy and sets out to prove that anyone, and anything, can be bought with money, premiered tonight at the Odeon Theatre in Kensington, London. Continue reading Sellers, Starr, Lennon attend ‘The Magic Christian’ premiere in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1969)
Video: 'Glory' trailer
(Sunday, December 10, 1989, evening EST) — Glory, an American war film about a young, white army officer is assigned to lead an all-black unit in the American Civil War, premiered tonight at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Glory’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1989)
Video: 'Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Copenhagen December 10, 1969'
(Wednesday, December 10, 1969, 7:30 & 10:00 p.m. shows CET) — George Harrison of The Beatles performed on guitar during two concerts by the American husband and wife musical act Delaney & Bonnie tonight at Falkoner Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark. Continue reading George Harrison performs with Delaney & Bonnie in Copenhagen 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1969)
(Saturday, December 9, 1989) — “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec 9/16, 1989). Continue reading ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ by Billy Joel peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1989)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Wembley Stadium, 12/09/79'
(Sunday, December 9, 1979, 8:00 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the third of four shows tonight at Wembley Arena in London, the 13th of 19 dates of the group’s tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform again at Wembley Arena in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 9 1979)
Video: 'Magnolia' trailer
(Wednesday, December 8, 1999) — The American film Magnolia, an epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley, premiered today at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Magnolia’ premieres in Westwood, California 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1999)
(Saturday, December 8, 1979) — “Babe” by Styx peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 8/15, 1979). Continue reading ‘Babe’ by Styx peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1979)
Video: 'Frosty The Snowman (1969) Full movie'
(Sunday, December 7, 1969, 7:30 p.m. EST) — Frosty the Snowman, an animated Christmas television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, first aired tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘Frosty the Snowman’ animated Christmas TV special debuts on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1969)
(Friday, December 7, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney said tonight he is “talking about” a Christmas week concert with other rock superstars to benefit starving people in Cambodia (click here to watch video of tonight’s announcement). Continue reading Paul McCartney announces benefit for starving people in Cambodia 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Wembley Stadium, 12/07/79'
(Friday, December 7, 1979, 8:00 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of four shows tonight at Wembley Arena in London, the 11th of 19 dates of the group’s tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at Wembley Arena in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979)
