We’re trying something new today – if it works it will mark a significant change in how Past Daily covers history. As you know, Past Daily doesn’t just cover history that has involved America – it’s what has happened all over the world. But unless those events were covered in
– War News – December 18, 1941 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – As the fever of War swept over most of the world on this December 18th in 1941, the reporting of it settled into a certain rhythm, a kind of endless repetition of hot-spots and casualty counts. America
Chicago (CTA) – live at Fillmore West – August 15, 1969 – Band soundboard Chicago Transit Authority, or CTA, or eventually just Chicago, were one of those bands more closely associated with Chicago blues outfits like Electric Flag than horn-based Pop in the beginning. The only bands with as many
Over to BBC 6 Music for a session by New York Multi-Media Collective Cumgirl8 (or CG8 in the UK) – recorded and broadcast live on December 10th for New Music Fix. Marcy Donaldson at AllMusic put this little blurb together to get you acquainted (if you aren’t already): The spacy,
It would not, in all likelihood, create the same aura of suspense and drama in 2024 that it did in 1936. The abdication of King Edward VIII on December 11, 1936 in order to marry Wallis Simpson, and American divorcee and “commoner” created such a massive uproar throughout the British
– Foreign Policy Association – December 17, 1939 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In what was considered a strange move and unholy alliance, Germany and Russia signed a non-aggression Pact in 1939, shortly after Germany’s invasion of Poland. The Nazis teaming up with the Communists – an idea that
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Peter Gabriel – live at Great Woods Performing Arts Center, Mansfield, MA – July 16, 1987 Despite dire predictions from fans and press alike, when Peter Gabriel departed Genesis to pursue a solo career, the fortunes of the remaining Genesis members
The Chameleons in session for Riley and Coe, recorded live earlier today at BBC 6 Music. A legendary band, who have broken up, reformed, broken up again and reformed, The Chameleons were (and still are) inspirations for many bands from the 80s on. The Chameleons got started in 1981. The
On this day in 1950 it was some 2,000 days since the end of World War 2 – but on this December 15th it was about a new war. One which began as a “Police Action” but which quickly turned into a white-hot conflict – one that threatened to ignite
– CBS World News Roundup – December 16, 1995 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Word from Capitol Hill this day. Just like clockwork, another government shutdown for this December 16th in 1995. This one, however would last some 23 days. But at the time it was cause for finger
