(Saturday, November 10, 1979) — “Dim All the Lights” by Donna Summer peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dim All the Lights’ by Donna Summer peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1979)
Jim Morrison pleads not guilty to four charges in Miami 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1969)
Video: 'The Doors "Miami - March 1, 1969"'
(Monday, November 10, 1969) — Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors rock group, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Dade Criminal Court today on a host of charges stemming from a wild performance at Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami on Mar. 1, 1969. Continue reading Jim Morrison pleads not guilty to four charges in Miami 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1969)
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‘Sesame Street’ children’s TV series debuts on NET 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1969)
Video: 'Sesame Street Debut-Monday, November 10, 1969'
(Monday, November 10, 1969, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST) — Sesame Street, an American educational children’s television series that combines live action, sketch comedy, animation and puppetry, premiered this hour in New York City on National Educational Television (later PBS). Continue reading ‘Sesame Street’ children’s TV series debuts on NET 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1969)
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East Germany opens frontier to the West for emigration or visits 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1989)
Video: 'Nov. 9, 1989: The Berlin Wall Falls'
(Thursday, November 9, 1989, 6:50 p.m. Central European Time; during the Cold War) — Communist East Germany tonight lifted restrictions on emigration or travel to the West, and within hours tens of thousands of East and West Berliners swarmed across the infamous Berlin Wall for a boisterous celebration. Continue reading East Germany opens frontier to the West for emigration or visits 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1989)
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James Bond film ‘The World Is Not Enough’ premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1999)
Video: 'The World Is Not Enough' trailer
(Tuesday, November 8, 1999) — The World Is Not Enough, the nineteenth spy film in the James Bond series to be produced by Eon Productions, and the third to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, premiered tonight at the Fox Bruin Theater in Los Angeles. Continue reading James Bond film ‘The World Is Not Enough’ premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1999)
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Rod Serling’s ‘Night Gallery’ pilot film debuts on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1969)
Video: 'Night Gallery promo spot'
(Saturday, November 8, 1969, 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — Night Gallery, an American anthology television series featuring stories of horror and the macabre, debuted tonight as a pilot film on NBC (click here to watch the full program). Continue reading Rod Serling’s ‘Night Gallery’ pilot film debuts on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1969)
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‘Is That All There Is?’ by Peggy Lee peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1969)
(Saturday, November 8, 1969) — “Is That All There Is?” by Peggy Lee peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Is That All There Is?’ by Peggy Lee peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1969)
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Montana becomes 41st state 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1889)
Video: ‘Montana Travel Guide’
(Friday, November 8, 1889) — Montana, located in the Northwestern United States, became the 41st state today with the signing of a proclamation (issued at 10:40 a.m. local time in Washington) by President Benjamin Harrison. Continue reading Montana becomes 41st state 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1889)
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‘Fireflies’ by Owl City peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 2009)
(Saturday, November 7, 2009) — “Fireflies” by Owl City peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 7/21, 2009). Continue reading ‘Fireflies’ by Owl City peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 2009)
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Starr records ‘Stormy Weather’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1969)
Video: 'Solo Sessions: Ringo and George After the Beatles (1970)' (Nov. 6, 1969, at 3:12)
(Thursday, November 6, 1969, 9:00-10:00 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles recorded his vocals for “Stormy Weather” tonight at Wessex Sound Studios in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey. Continue reading Starr records ‘Stormy Weather’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1969)
