Daily Archives: March 5, 2015

Elvis Presley makes his television debut 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1955)

March 5, 20151950s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1950s, Television 1950sadmin

Image: 'Elvis Presley - Complete Louisiana Hayride performance (March 5, 1955)'

(Saturday, March 5, 1955, 8:00 p.m. local time) — Singer Elvis Presley made his television debut tonight on the regional show Louisiana Hayride carried by KSLA-TV Shreveport (although audio recordings exist, there is no known video footage of this appearance).

‘Candy Shop’ by 50 Cent featuring Olivia peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago today (Mar 5 2005)

March 5, 20152000s, Popular Music 2000sadmin

(Saturday, March 5, 2005) — “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent featuring Olivia was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19/26, Apr. 2/9/16/23/30, 2005).

Nov 22 1974: George Harrison performs in Fort Worth, Texas
Nov 23, 1784: U.S. President Zachary Taylor born in Orange County, Virginia
Nov 23, 1814: U.S. Vice President Elbridge Gerry dies in Washington, D.C.
Nov 23, 1964: The Beatles tape performance for ‘Ready Steady Go!’
Nov 23, 1964: ‘I Feel Fine’/’She’s a Woman’ single by The Beatles released in USA
Nov 23, 1964: ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album released in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘Dark Horse’ by George Harrison debuts at #69 in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘So You Are a Star’ by Hudson Brothers peaks at #21 in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘Everlasting Love’ by Carl Carlton peaks at #6 in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘Longfellow Serenade’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #5 in USA
Nov 23, 1974: ‘I Can Help’ by Billy Swan peaks at #1 in USA

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Daily Archives: March 5, 2015

Elvis Presley makes his television debut 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1955)

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