(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).
Monthly Archives: May 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.
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USS Bunker Hill attacked, severely damaged off Okinawa 70 years ago this hour (May 11 1945)
Video: 'USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) damaged by suicide planes - 11 May 1945'
(Friday, May 11, 1945, shortly after 10:00 a.m. JST; during the Battle of Okinawa, part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — The aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill was attacked and severely damaged today by two kamikaze aircraft off Okinawa; according to the U.S. Navy’s official website, 346 men were killed, 43 were left missing, and 264 were wounded.
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The Beatles record ‘Dizzy Miss Lizzy,’ ‘Bad Boy’ 50 years ago this hour (May 10 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Bad Boy (2009 Stereo Remaster)'
(Monday, May 10, 1965, 8:00-11:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded two Larry Williams songs tonight, “Dizzy Miss Lizzy” and “Bad Boy,” initially intended for the June 14, 1965, release of the Capitol album Beatles VI. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Dizzy Miss Lizzy,’ ‘Bad Boy’ 50 years ago this hour (May 10 1965)
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‘Walking in Rhythm’ by The Blackbyrds peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (May 10 1975)
(Saturday, May 10, 1975) — “Walking in Rhythm” by The Blackbyrds peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Young Americans’ by David Bowie peaks at #28 in USA 40 years ago today (May 10 1975)
(Saturday, May 10, 1975) — “Young Americans” by David Bowie peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. The song is ranked at number 481 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
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The Beatles begin filming Buckingham Palace scenes for ‘Help!’ film 50 years ago today (May 10 1965)
Video: 'Help 1965' (May 10-11, 1965, at 30:54-30:59; 58:31-1:04:02)
(Monday, May 10, 1965) — The Beatles today began a two-day shoot at Cliveden House, a 19th century stately home in Maidenhead, Berkshire, for the Buckingham Palace scenes in the group’s second feature film Help!. Continue reading The Beatles begin filming Buckingham Palace scenes for ‘Help!’ film 50 years ago today (May 10 1965)
