Daily Archives: August 22, 2014

The Beatles perform in Vancouver 50 years ago this hour (Aug 22 1964)


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(Saturday, August 22, 1964, 9:23 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed tonight 20,261 fans at the Empire Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, the fifth show in the fourth city of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform in Vancouver 50 years ago this hour (Aug 22 1964)

Republicans nominate Reagan and Bush for second terms 30 years ago tonight (Aug 22 1984)

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(Wednesday, August 22, 1984) — President Ronald Reagan was unanimously nominated for a second term in Dallas tonight in an action that touched off the first sustained, deeply enthusiastic demonstrations of the 1984 Republican National Convention (click here for video of today’s convention). Continue reading Republicans nominate Reagan and Bush for second terms 30 years ago tonight (Aug 22 1984)

‘Where Did Our Love Go’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 22 1964)

(Saturday, August 22, 1964)“Where Did Our Love Go” by The Supremes peaked today at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 22/29, 1964). It was the group’s first of 12 number one singles on the chart (1964-1969). Continue reading ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 22 1964)

‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles 'Something New' (US Stereo LP Capitol) [álbum completo]'

(Saturday, August 22, 1964)Something New by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. The band’s fifth top 2 album, Something New was prevented from going to #1 by the group’s A Hard Day’s Night album, which spent 14 consecutive weeks at #1 beginning July 25, 1964. Continue reading ‘Something New’ album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 22 1964)