(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “Island Girl” by Elton John peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 1/8/15, 1975).
It was John’s fifth of eight number one hits on the chart (1973-1997).
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‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “You” by George Harrison peaks at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
It was the former Beatle’s seventh of 13 top 40 solo hits on the chart (1970-1988).
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The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)
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(Monday, November 1, 1965) — The Beatles began taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965.
The guests included Cilla Black, Peter and Gordon, Lulu, Henry Mancini, Esther Phillips, Fritz Spiegl, Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, Alan Haven, the George Martin Orchestra, Dick Rivers, and Peter Sellers.
Filming continued on the following day.
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Ebony magazine first published 70 years ago today (Nov 1 1945)
(Thursday, November 1, 1945) — Ebony, a monthly magazine geared toward African-American readers, was first published today.
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Unpopular Stamp Act goes into effect 250 years ago today (Nov 1 1765)
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(Friday, November 1, 1765) — The Stamp Act, requiring that many printed materials be produced on stamped paper produced in London, went into effect today, prompting stiff resistance from American colonists.
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Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Perth, Australia 40 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)
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(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Entertainment Centre in Perth. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Perth, Australia 40 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)
