Jewish diarist Anne Frank, 15, deported from Auschwitz II-Birkenau to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in northeast Germany 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 1944)

1940s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'Anne Frank in Bergen-Belsen and her death' (Nov. 1-2, 1944, at 1:10)

(The night of Wednesday-Thursday, November 1-2, 1944; part of The Holocaust during World War II) — The second of three evacuation trains carrying Jewish women left the Auschwitz II–Birkenau concentration and extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland today for the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in northern Germany, with 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank and her older sister, Margot, 18, probably among them. Continue reading Jewish diarist Anne Frank, 15, deported from Auschwitz II-Birkenau to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in northeast Germany 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 1944) →

George Harrison completes recording sessions for ‘Dark Horse’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'George Harrison - Dark Horse (Full Album) - 1974' (9 tracks)

(Thursday, October 31, 1974; during recording sessions for Dark Horse) — George Harrison wrapped up recording sessions for his fifth solo studio album (third studio album since the Beatles’ break-up), Dark Horse, today at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, taping three tracks, including “Mãya Love,” the title track, and “Far East Man.” Continue reading George Harrison completes recording sessions for ‘Dark Horse’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974) →

John Lennon completes recording of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album at Record Plant in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)

(Thursday, October 31, 1974, 2:00-8:00 p.m. EST; during recording sessions for Rock ‘n’ Roll) — Former Beatle John Lennon wrapped up recording sessions for his sixth solo studio album, Rock ‘n’ Roll today at Record Plant (East) recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes recording of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album at Record Plant in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974) →

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England 60 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Gaumont Cinema, Ipswich, UK (Saturday 31st October 1964)'

(Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 1964, shows started at 6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. GMT; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows tonight at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England, during the band’s 18th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England 60 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964) →

‘Baby Love’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, October 31, 1964) — “Baby Love” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 31, Nov. 7/14/21, 1964). Continue reading ‘Baby Love’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964) →

‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles debuts at #121 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'SPOT THE FAKE Introducing Songs Pictures And Stories Of The Fabulous Beatles'

(Saturday, October 31, 1964) — Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles by The Beatles, Vee Jay’s final attempt to cash in before their license agreement to release recordings by the band expired, debuted at #121 on today’s Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles debuts at #121 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964) →

Nevada becomes 36th state, joining the Union in crucial Civil War moment 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'The 36th Star: Nevada's Journey from Territory to State'

(Monday, October 31, 1864; eight days before the presidential election of 1864, during the American Civil War) — Nevada, a landlocked state in the Western region of the United States, was officially admitted to the Union as the 36th state today, a significant moment in American history as the Civil War rages on. Continue reading Nevada becomes 36th state, joining the Union in crucial Civil War moment 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1864) →

India’s Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards, sparks nationwide unrest 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1984)

1980s


Video: 'ABC News Nightline: Indira Gandhi Assassination — 10/30/84'

(Wednesday, October 31, 1984, 9:20 a.m. India Standard Time) — Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated today at her New Delhi residence by two members of her personal bodyguard. Continue reading India’s Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards, sparks nationwide unrest 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1984) →

‘My Boo’ by Usher and Alicia Keys peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2004)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, October 30, 2004) — “My Boo” by Usher and Alicia Keys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Oct. 30, Nov. 6/13/20/27, Dec. 4, 2004). Continue reading ‘My Boo’ by Usher and Alicia Keys peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2004) →