Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Bristol (September 10th, 1975)'
(Wednesday, September 10, 1975, evening British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the second of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at the Bristol Hippodrome in Bristol, England.
(Saturday, September 10, 1955) — “Maybellene,” Chuck Berry’s first single release and his first hit, peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybellene’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 10 1955)
Video: '1945 Newsreel: Vidkun Quisling is executed'
(Monday, September 10, 1945) — His ashen face immobile, Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian military officer, politician and Nazi collaborator who headed the government of Norway during the country’s occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II, was found guilty and sentenced to death today in Oslo, Norway. Continue reading Norwegian Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling 80 years ago today (Sep 10 1945)
Video: 'The Assassination of Huey Long'
(Tuesday, September 10, 1935, 4:10 a.m. CST) — U.S. Senator Huey Long, the “Kingfish” of Louisiana politics, died today in Baton Rouge, two days after being shot in the state Capitol, allegedly by Dr. Carl Weiss. Continue reading U.S. Senator Huey Long, 42, dies two days after being shot 90 years ago this hour (Sep 10 1935)
Video: 'CHC@LAD: Koufax's perfect game called by Scully'
(Thursday, September 9, 1965, 9:46 p.m. PDT) — Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched a perfect game tonight in a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium and became the first pitcher in baseball history to pitch four no-hitters in his career.
Video: 'Welcome Back, Kotter Theme (Intro & Outro)'
(Tuesday, September 9, 1975, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Welcome Back, Kotter, a sitcom television series about a wisecracking teacher who returns to his alma mater in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, to teach an eclectic crew of remedial loafers, starring Gabe Kaplan and featuring a young John Travolta, premiered tonight on ABC-TV. Continue reading ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ sitcom television series debuts on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Boarding Wings Tour Bus - Cavendish Ave, London (MPL Footage) - 9 September 1975'
(Tuesday, September 9, 1975, evening British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a 4-piece horn section led by Howie Casey) began a world tour tonight at the Gaumont theatre in Southampton, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney launches massive Wings Over the World tour in Southampton, England 50 years ago tonight (Sep 9 1975)
(Saturday, September 9, 1995) — “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio featuring L.V. peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sep. 9/16/23, 1995).
Video: 'The Assassination of Huey Long'
(Sunday, September 8, 1935, 9:20 p.m. CST) — U.S. Senator Huey Long, the “Kingfish” of Louisiana politics, was shot through the stomach and mortally wounded tonight inside the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge (he would die two days later on Sept. 10, 1935). Continue reading U.S. Senator Huey Long fatally shot in Baton Rouge 90 years ago this hour (Sep 8 1935)
Video: 'Miss America 1945, Bess Myerson Dies At The Age Of 90'
(Saturday, September 8, 1945, late evening Eastern War Time) — Bess Myerson of New York was crowned Miss America tonight in Atlantic City, New Jersey, becoming the first Jewish contestant to win the title. Continue reading Bess Myerson first Jewish contestant crowned Miss America 80 years ago tonight (Sep 8 1945)
