(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 14/21/28, 1965)
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‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ premieres in London 40 years ago today (Aug 14 1975)
Video: 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' trailer
(Thursday, August 14, 1975) — The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a musical comedy horror film about a young engaged couple whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where they seek a telephone to call for help, premiered today in London.
Directed by Jim Sharman, the film starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick.
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‘Don’t Just Stand There’ by Patty Duke peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “Don’t Just Stand There” by Patty Duke peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘I Want Candy’ by The Strangeloves peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “I Want Candy” by The Strangeloves peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘I’m a Fool’ by Dino, Desi & Billy peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “I’m a Fool” by Dino, Desi & Billy peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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FDR signs Social Security bill, providing pensions to aged, jobless 80 years ago today (Aug 14 1935)
Video: 'Depression - Social Security Act 1935'
(Wednesday, August 14, 1935, during the Great Depression) — The Social Security Act, providing a broad program of unemployment insurance and old-age pensions, and counted upon to benefit some 30 million persons, became law today when it was signed today by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the presence of those chiefly responsible for putting it through Congress. Continue reading FDR signs Social Security bill, providing pensions to aged, jobless 80 years ago today (Aug 14 1935)
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Japanese emperor orders military to accept Allied ultimatum 70 years ago today (Aug 14 1945)
Video: 'The World At War 1973(World War II Documentary)Episode 24-The Bomb(February–September 1945)' (Aug. 14, 1945, at 48:38)
(Tuesday, August 14, 1945; during World War II) — Japanese Emperor Hirohito met with his most senior Army and Navy officers again today and told them they must accept the Allied ultimatum to surrender. Continue reading Japanese emperor orders military to accept Allied ultimatum 70 years ago today (Aug 14 1945)
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Jefferson Starship debut at Matrix Club opening in San Francisco 50 years ago tonight (Aug 13 1965)
(Friday, August 13, 1965) — Jefferson Airplane made its first appearance tonight, at the opening of the Matrix Club in San Francisco.
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The Beatles interviewed by Larry Kane in New York 50 years ago tonight (Aug 13 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles' Interviews America '64-'65 by Larry Kane Part 3' (Aug. 13, 1965, at 6:42)
(Friday, August 13, 1965, evening EDT) — The Beatles were interviewed tonight by Larry Kane of WFUN-AM in Miami at the Warwick Hotel, hours after their arrival in New York City to promote the group’s second North American tour, sixteen concerts in ten cities beginning Aug. 15, 1965.
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The Beatles hold press conference at Warwick Hotel in New York 50 years ago today (Aug 13 1965)
Video: 'Beatles Arrive in NYC (1965)' (Warwick arrival, press conference at 2:31)
(Friday, August 13, 1965, afternoon) — The Beatles held a press conference today at the Warwick Hotel just hours after their arrival in New York City to promote the group’s second North American tour, sixteen concerts in ten cities beginning Aug. 15, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference at Warwick Hotel in New York 50 years ago today (Aug 13 1965)
