Video: 'Roadhouse Talking Blues (11/5/69, Take 1)'
(Wednesday, November 5, 1969) — The Doors recorded “Roadhouse Blues” and “Money Beats Soul” today at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles during sessions for the group’s next studio album Morrison Hotel. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Money Beats Soul’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969)
Video: 'Multiple injuries in Fort Hood active shooter incident'
(Thursday, November 5, 2009, at approximately 1:34 p.m. CST) — Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, 39, today killed 13 people, including 10 military personnel, and injured 31 others in a shooting frenzy at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas. Continue reading 13 people killed in 2009 Fort Hood shooting 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 2009)
Video: 'The Beatles - Something'
(Wednesday, November 5, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were separately filmed today at their Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England, for their contribution in the band’s promotional film for the recently released “Something” single. Continue reading Lennon separately films contribution to The Beatles’ “Something” video promo 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969)
Video: 'Roadhouse Talking Blues (11/4/69, Takes 1-3)'
(Tuesday, November 4, 1969) — The Doors recorded “Roadhouse Blues” and “Carol” today at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles during sessions for the group’s next studio album Morrison Hotel. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Carol’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1969)
(Saturday, November 4, 1989) — “Listen to Your Heart” by Roxette peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Listen to Your Heart’ by Roxette peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1989)
(Saturday, November 4, 1939) — “Blue Orchids” by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra (Ray Eberle, vocal) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Blue Orchids’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1939)
Video: 'CBS Sunday Night News open - 1979-11-04 - U.S. embassy taken'
(Sunday, November 4, 1979, 6:30 a.m. Iran Standard Time) — The Iran hostage crisis, a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran, began today as a group of Iranian college students belonging to the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam’s Line, who supported the Iranian Revolution, stormed the United States Embassy in Tehran, seizing its occupants. Continue reading Tehran militants seize U.S. embassy and hold hostages 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1979)
Video: 'President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation on the War in Vietnam, November 3, 1969'
(Monday, November 3, 1969, 9:30 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon pleaded tonight for domestic support as he persisted in his effort to find peace in Vietnam and as he unfolded what he said was a plan to bring home all United States ground combat forces on an orderly but secret timetable. Continue reading Nixon seeks ‘silent majority’ support for ending Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1969)
(Saturday, November 3, 1979) — “Pop Muzik” by M peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Pop Muzik’ by M peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1979)
(Saturday, November 3, 1979) — “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Tusk’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1979)
