(Wednesday, July 18, 1984, evening PDT) — Former Vice President Walter Mondale was nominated for president tonight on the first ballot at the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, defeating Sen. Gary Hart of Colorado 2,191-1,201. Continue reading Democrats nominate Mondale-Ferraro ticket 30 years ago tonight (July 18 1984)
Daily Archives: July 18, 2014
Harlem Riot of 1964 begins 50 years ago this hour (July 18 1964)
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(Saturday, July 18, 1964, about 10:00 p.m. EDT; during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — Nearly a week of rioting erupted tonight in New York’s Harlem neighborhood, two days after the fatal police shooting of a black teenager, James Powell.
‘Rag Doll’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — “Rag Doll” by The Four Seasons peaked today at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 18/25, 1964).
‘Can’t You See That She’s Mine’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — “Can’t You See That She’s Mine” by The Dave Clark Five peaked today at #4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
‘The Girl from Ipanema’ by Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — “The Girl from Ipanema” by Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto peaked today at #5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ by Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
‘Keep On Pushing’ by The Impressions peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — “Keep On Pushing” by The Impressions peaked today at #10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
‘Good Times’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — “Good Times” by Sam Cooke peaked today at #11 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack by The Beatles debuts at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
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(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — A Hard Day’s Night, the soundtrack LP to The Beatles’ first film, debuted today at #12 on Billboard‘s 200 albums chart. It was the group’s 6th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack by The Beatles debuts at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles debuts at #21 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles debuted today at #21 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart. It was the group’s 21st appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964.
‘Not Fade Away’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #48 in USA 50 years ago today (July 18 1964)
(Saturday, July 18, 1964) — “Not Fade Away” by The Rolling Stones peaked today at #48 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was the British group’s first appearance on the chart.