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Paul McCartney & Wings perform first of three shows at London’s Empire Pool 50 years ago this hour (Oct 19 1976)
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(Tuesday, October 19, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings performed tonight at Empire Pool in London on the first of three consecutive nights at the venue that would conclude the band’s 13-month, 65-show Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform first of three shows at London’s Empire Pool 50 years ago this hour (Oct 19 1976)
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‘Rumors Are Flying’ by Frankie Carle and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Oct 19 1946)
(Saturday, October 19, 1946) — “Rumors Are Flying” by Frankie Carle and His Orchestra (Marjorie Hughes, vocal) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for eight consecutive weeks (Oct. 19/26, Nov. 2/9/16/23/30, Dec. 7, 1946).
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The Monkees complete ‘(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1966)
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(Tuesday, October 18, 1966, 4:00 p.m.-midnight PDT) — The Monkees recorded “(I Prithee) Do Not Ask for Love” (with Micky Dolenz on lead vocal) today at RCA Victor Studio C in Hollywood, but it won’t be released until 1990.
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‘A Matter of Trust’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 18 1986)
(Saturday, October 18, 1986) — “A Matter of Trust” by Billy Joel peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Matter of Trust’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 18 1986)
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Drama film ‘Persona’ premieres in Stockholm 60 years ago today (Oct 18 1966)
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(Tuesday, October 18, 1966) — Persona, a Swedish avant-garde psychological drama film about an actress recovering from a breakdown who exercises a strange hold over her nurse, premiered today in Stockholm. Continue reading Drama film ‘Persona’ premieres in Stockholm 60 years ago today (Oct 18 1966)
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‘The Prestige’ drama film premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago tonight (Oct 17 2006)
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(Tuesday, October 17, 2006) — The Prestige, a mystery thriller drama film about two stage magicians who engage in competitive one-upmanship in an attempt to create the ultimate stage illusion, premiered tonight at the Annix in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘The Prestige’ drama film premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago tonight (Oct 17 2006)
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12 New York City firefighters killed in Lower Manhattan fire 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
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(Monday, October 17, 1966, 9:36 p.m. EDT) — 12 New York City firefighters were killed tonight in a fire that raged uncontrolled through three buildings in Lower Manhattan. Continue reading 12 New York City firefighters killed in Lower Manhattan fire 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
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‘Around the World in 80 Days’ film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1956)
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(Wednesday, October 17, 1956, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Around the World in 80 Days, an American epic science fiction-adventure film about a Victorian gentleman who bets that he can beat the world’s record for circling the globe, premiered tonight at the Rivoli Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1956)
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British romantic comedy film ‘Georgy Girl’ premieres in USA 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
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(Monday, October 17, 1966, noon EDT) — Georgy Girl, a British romantic comedy film about a misfit who fights for happiness in the world of Swinging London, had its American premiere today at the Fine Arts theater on 58th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue in the Manhattan borough of New York City, four months after premiering at the 16th Berlin International Film Festival. Continue reading British romantic comedy film ‘Georgy Girl’ premieres in USA 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
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‘The Hollywood Squares’ TV game show debuts on NBC 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
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(Monday, October 17, 1966, 11:30 a.m.-noon EDT) — Hollywood Squares, a television panel game show in which two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win cash and prizes, debuted this morning on NBC. Continue reading ‘The Hollywood Squares’ TV game show debuts on NBC 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1966)
