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‘The Huntley-Brinkley Report’ debuts as NBC-TV’s nightly newscast 70 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1956)
Video: 'Time And Again-Chet Huntley' (Nov. 19, 1956 at 28:59)
(Monday, October 29, 1956, 7:45 p.m. EST) — The Huntley-Brinkley Report premiered tonight as NBC’s nightly television newscast, replacing The Camel News Caravan. Continue reading ‘The Huntley-Brinkley Report’ debuts as NBC-TV’s nightly newscast 70 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1956)
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Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Carboneras, Spain 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon Interview in Almería, Spain (1966)'
(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — Beatle John Lennon was interviewed today by Fred Robbins for the Assignment: Hollywood radio show on the set of the movie How I Won the War in Carboneras, Spain. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Carboneras, Spain 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
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‘Walk Away Renée’ by The Left Banke peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Walk Away Renée” by The Left Banke peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk Away Renée’ by The Left Banke peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
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‘What Becomes of the Brokenhearted’ by Jimmy Ruffin peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What Becomes of the Brokenhearted’ by Jimmy Ruffin peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
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‘Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
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‘Go Away Little Girl’ by The Happenings peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Go Away Little Girl” by The Happenings peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Go Away Little Girl’ by The Happenings peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
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‘Mr. Spaceman’ by The Byrds peaks at #36 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Mr. Spaceman” by The Byrds peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Spaceman’ by The Byrds peaks at #36 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
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‘Mas Que Nada’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Mas Que Nada” by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaked at #47 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mas Que Nada’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
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Israel invades Egypt, triggering Suez Crisis that draws in Britain and France 70 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1956)
Video: 'Israel Invades Egypt - Britain Acts (1956)'
(Monday, October 29, 1956, at about 3:00 p.m. EET; during the Suez Crisis) — Israel invaded the Sinai Peninsula today and pushed Egyptian forces back toward the Suez Canal. Continue reading Israel invades Egypt, triggering Suez Crisis that draws in Britain and France 70 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1956)
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The Monkees record ‘Laugh’ and ‘I’ll Be Back Up On My Feet’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1966)
Video: 'Laugh (Original Stereo Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Friday, October 28, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees recorded “Laugh” and “I’ll Be Back Up On My Feet” (first recorded version) tonight at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record ‘Laugh’ and ‘I’ll Be Back Up On My Feet’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1966)
