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The Beatles perform at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California (August 28, 1966)'
(Sunday, August 28, 1966, approximately 9:30 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles with 46,000 in attendance on the 13th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1966)
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‘This Masquerade’ by George Benson peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1976)
(Saturday, August 28, 1976) — “This Masquerade” by George Benson peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘This Masquerade’ by George Benson peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1976)
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‘Baby, I Love Your Way’ by Peter Frampton peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1976)
(Saturday, August 28, 1976) — “Baby, I Love Your Way” by Peter Frampton peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Baby, I Love Your Way’ by Peter Frampton peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1976)
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Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorced 30 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1996)
Video: 'On this day: Royal divorce'
(Wednesday, August 28, 1996, decree absolute issued at 10:27 a.m. British Summer Time) — The troubled 15-year marriage of Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially ended today with the issuing of a divorce decree. Continue reading Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorced 30 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1996)
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The Monkees complete recordings of three songs in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1966)
Video: 'She (Original Stereo Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Saturday, August 27, 1966, 3:30 p.m. PDT-?) — The Monkees recorded “She” and early versions of “Words” and of “Valleri” today at RCA Studio B in Hollywood (the latter two would be re-recorded next year for release). Continue reading The Monkees complete recordings of three songs in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1966)
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Italy declares war on Germany during World War I 110 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1916)
Video: 'When Italy entered the Great War'
(Sunday, August 27, 1916, 8:00 p.m. Western European Time (WET); during World War I) — Italy has officially declared a state of war against Germany, bringing to an end more than fifteen months of uneasy neutrality between the former Triple Alliance partners. Continue reading Italy declares war on Germany during World War I 110 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1916)
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‘See You in September’ by The Happenings peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 27 1966)
(Saturday, August 27, 1966) — “See You in September” by The Happenings peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘See You in September’ by The Happenings peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 27 1966)
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‘Summertime’ by Billy Stewart peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 27 1966)
(Saturday, August 27, 1966) — “Summertime” by Billy Stewart peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Summertime’ by Billy Stewart peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 27 1966)
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‘Swing Time’ musical comedy film opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1936)
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(Thursday, August 27, 1936, 10:05 a.m. EDT) — Swing Time, a musical comedy film about a dancer who tries to make it big to prove himself worthy of his fiancee only to fall for his dancing partner, opened this morning at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Swing Time’ musical comedy film opens in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1936)
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Continental Army forced into retreat as Battle of Long Island leaves Washington in peril 250 years ago at this hour (Aug 27 1776)
Video: 'The Battle of Long Island: The Largest Clash of The Revolutionary War | The American Revolution'
(Tuesday, August 27, 1776, 1:00 a.m. local time; during the American Revolutionary War and the American Revolution) — The Battle of Long Island, the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War to take place after the United States declared its independence on July 4, 1776, began today as British troops attacked American forces to gain control of the strategically important city of New York. Continue reading Continental Army forced into retreat as Battle of Long Island leaves Washington in peril 250 years ago at this hour (Aug 27 1776)
