(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Fallin’ in Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Daily Archives: August 23, 2015
‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ by War peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)
(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” by War peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Two Fine People’ by Cat Stevens peaks at #33 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 23 1975)
(Saturday, August 23, 1975) — “Two Fine People” by Cat Stevens peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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Britain’s King George III proclaims American colonies in state of ‘open and avowed rebellion’ 240 years ago today (Aug 23 1775)
Video: 'King George III Proclamation - Colonies in Open Rebellion'
(Wednesday, August 23, 1775; during the American Revolutionary War, part of the American Revolution) — Britain’s King George III today delivered his Proclamation of Rebellion to the Court of St. James’s stating that the American colonies have proceeded to a state of “open and avowed rebellion.”
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Scottish rebel leader Sir William Wallace executed for treason 710 years ago today (Aug 23 1305)
Video: 'Tales of William Wallace [Full Documentary]' (Aug. 23, 1305, at 26:04)
(Monday, August 23, 1305) — Sir William Wallace, a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence, was executed by the English today for treason.
