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FDR opens Triborough span 90 years ago this hour (July 11 1936)
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(Saturday, July 11, 1936, 11:50 a.m. EDT) — New York City’s Triborough Bridge (now officially the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge) linking Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx was dedicated today at ceremonies held on the central span which were attended by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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‘Afternoon Delight’ by Starland Vocal Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 10 1976)
(Saturday, July 10, 1976) — “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 10/17, 1976). Continue reading ‘Afternoon Delight’ by Starland Vocal Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 10 1976)
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‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ compilation album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 10 1976)
Video: 'The Beatles - Rock 'n' Roll Music (1976)' (28 clips)
(Saturday, July 10, 1976) — Rock ‘n’ Roll Music, a compilation album by The Beatles that consisted of previously released tracks, peaked at #2 on Billboard‘s Top LPs & Tape chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (kept off the top spot by Paul McCartney’s Wings at the Speed of Sound studio album). Continue reading ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ compilation album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 10 1976)
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‘Shop Around’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 10 1976)
(Saturday, July 10, 1976) — “Shop Around” by Captain & Tennille peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shop Around’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 10 1976)
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‘Save Your Kisses for Me’ by Brotherhood of Man peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 10 1976)
(Saturday, July 10, 1976) — “Save Your Kisses for Me” by Brotherhood of Man peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Save Your Kisses for Me’ by Brotherhood of Man peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 10 1976)
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Democrats nominate former Nebraska Rep. William Jennings Bryan for president 130 years ago this hour (July 10 1896)
(Friday, July 10, 1896, 3:05 a.m. CST) — Former Representative William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was nominated for president of the United States early this morning at the 1896 Democratic National Convention at the Chicago Coliseum in Chicago. Continue reading Democrats nominate former Nebraska Rep. William Jennings Bryan for president 130 years ago this hour (July 10 1896)
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William Jennings Bryan delivers ‘Cross of Gold’ speech at DNC in Chicago 130 years ago this hour (Jul 9 1896)
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(Thursday, July 9, 1896, 2:00 p.m. local time) — Former Rep. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska delivered his famous Cross of Gold speech at the 1896 Democratic National Convention at Chicago Coliseum, in which he decried the gold standard, concluding, “you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.” Continue reading William Jennings Bryan delivers ‘Cross of Gold’ speech at DNC in Chicago 130 years ago this hour (Jul 9 1896)
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Dick Clark debuts as ‘Bandstand’ music and dance program host on WFIL-TV 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1956)
Video: 'July 9, 1956: Dick Clark makes his first appearance on American Bandstand'
(Monday, July 9, 1956, 2:30 p.m. EDT) — Dick Clark, 26, made his debut today as host of Bandstand on WFIL-TV in Philadelphia. Continue reading Dick Clark debuts as ‘Bandstand’ music and dance program host on WFIL-TV 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1956)
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The Monkees complete first two recordings for TV series 60 years ago today (Jul 9 1966)
Video: 'This Just Doesn't Seem to Be My Day (Original Stereo Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — The Monkees completed the core tracking for the made-for-TV rock/pop music band’s first two recordings today at RCA Studio A at 6363 Sunset Blvd in Hollywood, including “This Just Doesn’t Seem to Be My Day” and “Saturday’s Child.” Continue reading The Monkees complete first two recordings for TV series 60 years ago today (Jul 9 1966)
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‘Red Rubber Ball’ by The Cyrkle peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)
(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Red Rubber Ball” by The Cyrkle peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Red Rubber Ball’ by The Cyrkle peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)
