(Saturday, October 19, 1985) — “Take On Me” by A-ha peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Daily Archives: October 19, 2015
‘Sunset Grill’ by Don Henley peaks at #22 in USA 30 years ago today (Oct 19 1985)
(Saturday, October 19, 1985) — “Sunset Grill” by Don Henley peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks.
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Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 50 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)
Video: 'The Monkees - "Here Come The Monkees" (Broadcast Pilot) [Full Episode]' (Oct. 19, 1965, at 19:16-21:33)
(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — Davy Jones, identified in advance as a potential star for The Monkees television series, auditioned today in Hollywood. Continue reading Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 50 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)
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The Beatles record unused Christmas messages 50 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles: 1965 Christmas Message Recording Session Out-Take'
(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — The Beatles made the first of two attempts to record a Christmas message for members of their fan club (as they had in 1963 and 1964) today at Marquee Studio in London, produced by the group’s press officer Tony Barrow.
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Stamp Act Congress adopts ‘Declaration of Rights and Grievances’ 250 years ago today (Oct 19 1765)
Video: 'History Brief: The Stamp Act is Repealed'
(Saturday, October 19, 1765, during the American Revolution) — The Stamp Act Congress, meeting today in New York, adopted a declaration of rights and liberties, stating that taxes passed without representation violated their rights as Englishmen.
