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Video: 'Monkees Joke Wall | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | George Schlatte'
(Monday, October 6, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Monkees appeared on tonight’s NBC comedy program Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, five days before the release of the group’s eighth studio album, The Monkees Present. Continue reading The Monkees appear on ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1969)
(Saturday, October 6, 1979) — “Sad Eyes” by Robert John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sad Eyes’ by Robert John peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1979)
Video: 'The Beatles - Something (2019 Mix / Audio)'
(Monday, October 6, 1969) — The double A-side single “Something”/“Come Together” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 31, 1969, in the UK), lifted from the band’s just released studio album Abbey Road. Continue reading ‘Something’/’Come Together’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1969)
Video: 'Monty Pythons Flying Circus S01E01 01 Whither Canada mkv' (aired Oct. 5, 1969)
(Sunday, October 5, 1969, 10:55 p.m. BST) — Monty Python’s Flying Circus, a British surreal sketch comedy television series created by and starring the comedy group Monty Python, debuted tonight on BBC One. Continue reading ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ surreal sketch comedy series debuts on BBC One 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969)
(Monday, October 5, 1959) — “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for nine non-consecutive weeks (Oct 5/12/19/26, Nov. 2/9/23/30, Dec. 7, 1959). Continue reading ‘Mack the Knife’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1959)
(Monday, October 5, 1959) — “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” by Paul Anka peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Put Your Head on My Shoulder’ by Paul Anka peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1959)
Video: 'Born in the USA?'
(Monday, October 5, 1829) — Chester A. Arthur, the 21st president of the United States (1881-1885) and the 20th vice president of the United States (1881) during the administration of James A. Garfield (and succeeded to the presidency upon Garfield’s assassination), was born Chester Alan Arthur today in Fairfield, Vermont. Continue reading U.S. President Chester A. Arthur born in Fairfield, Vermont 190 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1829)
Video: 'Cold Turkey - John Lennon Plastic Ono Band [Original video]'
(Sunday, October 5, 1969, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon, who privately informed his fellow Beatles on Sept. 20, 1969, that he was leaving the group, completed his first studio recording as a solo artist today, overdubbing a pair of new lead vocals (harmonizing with himself on the chorus) and adding more electric guitar on “Cold Turkey” today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading John Lennon completes recording ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969)
(Saturday, October 4, 1969) — “Runnin’ Blue” by The Doors peaked today at #64 for one week, the band’s ninth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1969)
Video: '001 The Twilight Zone Where Is Everybody clip1'
(Friday, October 2, 1959, 10:00-10:30 p.m EDT) — The Twilight Zone, an American anthology television series created and presented by Rod Serling, debuted tonight on CBS-TV. Continue reading ‘The Twilight Zone’ anthology series debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 2 1959)
