(Saturday, July 11, 1998) — “Ray of Light” by Madonna peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ray of Light’ by Madonna peaks at #5 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1998)
The Doors perform at Sam Houston Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Backstage Houston 1968'
(Wednesday, July 10, 1968, 8:00 p.m CDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas, with approximately 9,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Sam Houston Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
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The Beatles begin recording ‘Revolution’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles: Revolution... more Outtakes' (July 10, 1968, at 11:35)
(Wednesday, July 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began work tonight on a remake of John Lennon’s “Revolution” for the group’s next single, recording ten takes and several overdubs at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Revolution’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
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Democrats nominate Bryan for POTUS 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1908)
Video: ‘Rocky Mountain PBS: Denver Democratic Convention 1908-2008’
(Friday, July 10, 1908, 3:40 a.m. local time) — Former Representative William J. Bryan
of Nebraska was nominated for President of the United States today at the 1908 Democratic National Convention meeting at Denver Auditorium Arena in Denver, Colorado. Continue reading Democrats nominate Bryan for POTUS 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1908)
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‘There’s Something About Mary’ premieres in Hollywood 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1998)
Video: 'There's Something About Mary' trailer
(Thursday, July 9, 1998, evening PDT) — There’s Something About Mary, an American romantic comedy film about a man who gets a chance to meet up with his dream girl from high school, premiered today at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘There’s Something About Mary’ premieres in Hollywood 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1998)
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The Doors perform in Dallas, Texas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
Video: 'The Doors » 1968 07 09 Dallas, Texas, USA'
(Tuesday, July 9, 1968, 8:00 p.m CDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Dallas Memorial Auditorium in Dallas, Texas, with approximately 9,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Dallas, Texas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
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Democrats nominate Seymour-Blair ticket 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1868)
(Thursday, July 9, 1868, 12:30 p.m. local time) — Former Governor
Horatio Seymour of New York was unanimously nominated for President of the United States on the 22nd ballot (after shifts) today at the 1868 Democratic National Convention meeting at Tammany Hall in New York City. Continue reading Democrats nominate Seymour-Blair ticket 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1868)
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‘The Flame’ by Cheap Trick peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1988)
(Saturday, July 9, 1988) — “The Flame” by Cheap Trick peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 9/16, 1988). Continue reading ‘The Flame’ by Cheap Trick peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1988)
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The Beatles attempt third version of ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (July 9, 1968, at 1:41-2:07)
(Tuesday, July 9, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles worked on a third version of Paul McCartney’s “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,” recording two takes tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles attempt third version of ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
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‘Take a Chance on Me’ by ABBA peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
(Saturday, July 8, 1978) — “Take a Chance on Me” by ABBA peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take a Chance on Me’ by ABBA peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1978)
