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‘A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 6 1976)
(Saturday, November 6, 1976) — “A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” the lead single from ex-Beatle Ringo Starr’s fifth studio solo album, peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 6 1976)
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John Lennon wraps up location shooting for ‘How I Won The War’ 60 years ago today (Nov 6 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon - Composing Strawberry fields forever (from a tune to a song) COMPLETE! RARE The Beatles' (Sep. 19-Nov. 6, 1966 at 0:00-8:01)
(Sunday, November 6, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles wrapped up location shooting for Richard Lester’s How I Won the War British black comedy film, having recorded a composing demo of a new song in his hotel room in Santa Isabel, Spain, that would become “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
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U.S. President Bill Clinton re-elected, handily defeats Bob Dole 30 years ago today (Nov 5 1996)
Video: 'CNN Election Night 1996' (coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. EST)
(Tuesday, November 5, 1996, during the 1996 presidential campaign) — Democratic incumbent President Bill Clinton of Arkansas was re-elected today over Republican former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas. Continue reading U.S. President Bill Clinton re-elected, handily defeats Bob Dole 30 years ago today (Nov 5 1996)
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Kennedy, Nixon elected to House as GOP captures Congress in midterm elections 80 years ago today (Nov 5 1946)
Image: 'President Nixon Recalls Meeting JFK For First Time'
(Tuesday, November 5, 1946; during the 1946 United States elections) — Future presidents Democrat John F. Kennedy, 29, (Massachusetts 11th district) and Republican Richard Nixon, 33, (California’s 12th district) first won election to Congress today as Republicans captured control of both the Senate and the House in midterm elections. Continue reading Kennedy, Nixon elected to House as GOP captures Congress in midterm elections 80 years ago today (Nov 5 1946)
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Seven killed in ‘Everett massacre’ labor confrontation 110 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1916)
Video: 'Everett Massacre Centennial Introduction'
(Sunday, November 5, 1916, at about 2:00 p.m. local time) — The Everett massacre took place today in Washington state when a dockside confrontation between members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and citizen-deputies erupted into gunfire that left at least five “Wobblies” and two deputies dead. Continue reading Seven killed in ‘Everett massacre’ labor confrontation 110 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1916)
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‘Last Train to Clarksville’ by The Monkees peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)
(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “Last Train to Clarksville” by The Monkees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ by The Monkees peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)
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‘Dandy’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)
(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “Dandy” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dandy’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)
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‘If I Were a Carpenter’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)
(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “If I Were a Carpenter” by Bobby Darin peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘If I Were a Carpenter’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)
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British-French commandos land in Egypt during Suez Crisis 70 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1956)
Video: 'The Other Side of Suez (BBC Documentary)' (Nov. 5, 1956, at 39:41)
(Monday, November 5, 1956, 10:20 a.m. Eastern European Time; during the Suez Crisis) — British and French paratroops landed in the Suez Canal Zone today as Britain and France opened their military intervention in Egypt, 24 hours ahead of a planned seaborne assault on Port Said. Continue reading British-French commandos land in Egypt during Suez Crisis 70 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1956)
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James Buchanan elected U.S. president, defeating John C. Frémont 170 years ago today (Nov 4 1856)
Video: 'Election Night 1856: James Buchanan Vs John Frémont Vs Millard Fillmore'
(Tuesday, November 4, 1856, during the 1856 United States presidential election) — Democratic former Secretary of State James Buchanan of Pennsylvania was elected President of the United States today over Republican former Senator John C. Fremont of California. Continue reading James Buchanan elected U.S. president, defeating John C. Frémont 170 years ago today (Nov 4 1856)
