Video: 'Signing the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact'
(Thursday, August 24, 1939, early morning Moscow Standard Time) — Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact tonight in Moscow, agreeing not to attack each other and to remain neutral if attacked by a third power. Continue reading Nazi Germany, Soviet Union sign non-aggression pact 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1939)
(Saturday, August 23, 1969) — “Honky Tonk Women” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Aug. 23/30, Sep. 6/13, 1969). Continue reading ‘Honky Tonk Women’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1969)
(Saturday, August 23, 1969) — “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘A Boy Named Sue’ by Johnny Cash peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1969)
Video: 'The Doors - The Soft Parade (Full Album)' (9 videos)
(Saturday, August 23, 1969) — The Soft Parade, the fourth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Soft Parade’ album by The Doors peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1969)
(Saturday, August 23, 1969) — “That’s the Way God Planned It” by Billy Preston (produced by George Harrison of The Beatles) peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘That’s the Way God Planned It’ by Billy Preston peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1969)
(Saturday, August 23, 1969) — “The Young Folks” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #69 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Young Folks’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #69 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1969)
