(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “Crazy for You” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was the singer’s second of 12 number one hits on the chart (1984-2000).
Daily Archives: May 11, 2015
‘Some Like It Hot’ by The Power Station peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago today (May 11 1985)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘New Attitude’ by Patti LaBelle peaks at #17 in USA 30 years ago today (May 11 1985)
(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “New Attitude” by Patti LaBelle peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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The Beatles wrap up filming for ‘Help!’ 50 years ago today (May 11 1965)
Video: 'Help 1965' (May 10-11, 1965, at 30:54-30:59; 58:31-1:04:02)
(Tuesday, May 11, 1965) — The Beatles today concluded filming for their second feature film Help! with a second day of filming at Cliveden House, a 19th century stately home in Maidenhead, Berkshire.
A number of scenes in London were also filmed by director Richard Lester on the following day, May 12, 1965, but these did not feature The Beatles.
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Rural Electrification Administration (REA) created 80 years ago today (May 11 1935)
Video: 'Rural Electrification Administration Documentary'
(Saturday, May 11, 1935; during the Great Depression) — The Rural Electrification Administration (REA), one of the New Deal agencies started under U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, was created today with the primary goal of promoting rural electrification.
