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The Rolling Stones perform in Portland, Oregon 60 years ago this hour (July 21 1966)
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Image: Brian Jones (L) and Mick Jagger (center) of the Rolling Stones pose with local radio DJs at the Portland Coliseum, July 21, 1966 in Portland, Oregon.
(Thursday, July 21, 1966, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — The Rolling Stones performed tonight at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, on the 24th stop of the band’s 30-city North American Tour. Continue reading The Rolling Stones perform in Portland, Oregon 60 years ago this hour (July 21 1966)
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Donald Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination 10 years ago this hour (Jul 21 2016)
Video: 'Watch Presidential Candidate Donald Trump's full speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention'
(Thursday, July 21, 2016, 10:18 p.m. EDT) — Businessman Donald Trump of New York accepted the Republican presidential nomination tonight at the party’s convention meeting at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Continue reading Donald Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination 10 years ago this hour (Jul 21 2016)
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‘Ready Teddy’ by Little Richard peaks at #44 in USA 70 years ago today (Jul 21 1956)
(Saturday, July 21, 1956) — “Ready Teddy” by Little Richard peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ready Teddy’ by Little Richard peaks at #44 in USA 70 years ago today (Jul 21 1956)
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Viking 1 makes first successful landing on Mars 50 years ago this hour (July 20 1976)
Video: 'Viking I Lands on Mars, ABC News, July 20, 1976'
(Tuesday, July 20, 1976, 11:53:06 UTC/7:53:06 a.m. EDT) — An explorer from Earth, the robot craft Viking 1, made the first successful landing on Mars today and transmitted spectacular photographs of a rocky, wind-scoured desert plain, the site for the first direct search for life on another world. Continue reading Viking 1 makes first successful landing on Mars 50 years ago this hour (July 20 1976)
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Iconic singer, actor Frank Sinatra, 50, marries actress Mia Farrow, 21, 60 years ago this hour (Jul 19 1966)
Video: 'Frank Sinatra's Vegas Wedding'
(Tuesday, July 19, 1966, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — Singer Frank Sinatra, 50, married 21-year-old actress Mia Farrow today in a ceremony attended by a few friends in Las Vegas. Continue reading Iconic singer, actor Frank Sinatra, 50, marries actress Mia Farrow, 21, 60 years ago this hour (Jul 19 1966)
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The Monkees record second version of ‘(Theme From) The Monkees’ 60 years ago this hour (Jul 19 1966)
Video: '(Theme From) The Monkees (Second Recorded Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Tuesday, July 19, 1966, 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed a second recording of “(Theme From) The Monkees” tonight at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, which would not be released until 1994.
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1996 Summer Olympics open in Atlanta 30 years ago this hour (July 19 1996)
Video: 'Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games - Olympic Flame & Opening Ceremony'
(Friday, July 19, 1996, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Muhammad Ali, who suffered from Parkinson’s decease, dramatically lit the Olympic cauldron and President Bill Clinton officially opened the 1996 Summer Olympics (known officially as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad) tonight at the Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta. Continue reading 1996 Summer Olympics open in Atlanta 30 years ago this hour (July 19 1996)
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Caroline Kennedy weds Edwin Schlossberg in Massachusetts 40 years ago this hour (July 19 1986)
Video: 'July 19, 1986 - The wedding of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg'
(Saturday, July 19, 1986, 3:00 p.m. EDT) — Caroline Kennedy, 28, the only daughter of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy, married exhibit designer Edwin Schlossberg, 41, today at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville, Massachusetts.
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‘Invisible Touch’ by Genesis peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 19 1986)
(Saturday, July 19, 1986) — “Invisible Touch” by Genesis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Invisible Touch’ by Genesis peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 19 1986)
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‘Nasty’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 19 1986)
(Saturday, July 19, 1986) — “Nasty” by Janet Jackson peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nasty’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 19 1986)
