(Saturday, April 19, 1986) — “Kiss” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 19/26, 1986).
Daily Archives: April 19, 2016
‘Manic Monday’ by The Bangles peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago today (Apr 19 1986)
(Saturday, April 19, 1986) — “Manic Monday” by The Bangles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Bobbi Gibb becomes first woman to run Boston Marathon 50 years ago today (Apr 19 1966)
Video: 'A Boston Marathon First: Bobbi Gibb On Her History-Making Run'
(Tuesday, April 19, 1966) — Bobbi Gibb, 23, became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon at a time when only men were allowed to participate.
Gibb jumped into the middle of the pack after the sound of the starting pistol and finished in 3:21:40.
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The Beatles complete ‘Doctor Robert’ 50 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Doctor Robert" Stereo Remaster 1966 / 2009"
(Tuesday, April 19, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-midnight BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing John Lennon’s “Doctor Robert.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Doctor Robert’ 50 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1966)
