Video: 'John Jay: The Reluctant Revolutionary'
(Monday, October 19, 1789) — John Jay, one of the founding fathers and president of the Continental Congress, was sworn in today as first chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Continue reading John Jay sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1789)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “I Can’t Get Next to You” by The Temptations peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 18/25, 1969). Continue reading ‘I Can’t Get Next to You’ by The Temptations peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “Hot Fun in the Summertime” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hot Fun in the Summertime’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “Something” by The Beatles debuted at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Something’ by The Beatles debuts at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “Come Together” by The Beatles debuted at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Come Together’ by The Beatles debuts at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — “Good Clean Fun” by The Monkees peaked at #82 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Clean Fun’ by The Monkees peaks at #82 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles - Abbey Road (full album)' (17 videos)
(Saturday, October 18, 1969) — Abbey Road, the eleventh studio album by English rock band The Beatles, the last in which all four members participated, debuted at #178 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Abbey Road’ studio LP by The Beatles debuts at #178 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1969)
Video: 'ABC 1989 World Series Game 3 Earthquake' (video begins on Oct. 17, 1989, at 5:00 p.m. PDT)
(Tuesday, October 17, 1989, 5:04:15 p.m. PDT; during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake) — An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck today in northern California, killing 63 people, injuring another 3,757 people and causing $6 billion worth of damage. Continue reading 63 people killed in 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1989)
Video: 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' trailer
(Tuesday, October 17, 1939, evening EDT) — Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, an American political comedy-drama film about a newly appointed United States Senator who fights against a corrupt political system, premiered tonight at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Continue reading ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ premieres in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1939)
(Saturday, October 17, 2009) — “Down” by Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/31, 2009). Continue reading ‘Down’ by Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 2009)
