(Saturday, March 1, 1997) — “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” by Madonna peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was Madonna’s 30th of 38 top ten hits on the chart (1984-2012).
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The Beatles begin recording ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - The Making of Sgt. Pepper 2/5' (audio of March 1, 1967, at 9:36)
(Wednesday, March 1, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-2:15 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles began recording “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1967)
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‘Managua, Nicaragua’ by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1947)
(Saturday, March 1, 1947) — “Managua, Nicaragua” by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra (vocal refrain by Stuart Wade and ensemble) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 1/8, 1947).
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Nebraska becomes 37th state 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1867)
Video: 'Nebraska 150 Sesquicentennial'
(Friday, March 1, 1867) — Nebraska, which lies in both the Great Plains and the Midwestern United States, became the 37th state today as President Andrew Johnson reluctantly signed a proclamation. Continue reading Nebraska becomes 37th state 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1867)
