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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)
Video: 'Swing Time' trailer
(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)
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Body of ‘Preppy Killer’ victim found in New York’s Central Park 40 years ago this hour (Aug 26 1986)
Video: 'The Preppy Killer | Full Episode'
(Tuesday, August 26, 1986, at about 6:15 a.m. EDT) — In the so-called “Preppy Murder Case,” 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was found strangled this morning in New York City’s Central Park near Fifth Avenue and 83rd Street, behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Continue reading Body of ‘Preppy Killer’ victim found in New York’s Central Park 40 years ago this hour (Aug 26 1986)
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All four Beatles face reporters together in Seattle for the last time 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)
Video: 'Beatles in Seattle, WA 1966' (press conference at 1:40-2:43)
(Thursday, August 25, 1966, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles held what turned out to be their last ever joint press conference tonight in Seattle, between performing two shows at Seattle Coliseum (afternoon and evening) on the 12th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.
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The Beatles perform first of two shows at Seattle Center Coliseum 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles: Live In Seattle (August 25th, 1966) (Early Show)'
(Thursday, August 25, 1966, approximately 4:30 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles took the stage at the Seattle Center Coliseum this afternoon, performing the first of two shows on the 12th stop of their third—and what would turn out to be final—North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Seattle Center Coliseum 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)
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The Beatles touch down in Seattle in pivotal stop on band’s third North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)
Video: 'Beatles in Seattle, WA 1966' (arrival at 0:00-1:01)
(Thursday, August 25, 1966, 1:40 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today on the 12th stop of the British rock band’s 14-stop third (and what would turn out to be last) North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles touch down in Seattle in pivotal stop on band’s third North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)
