(Saturday, October 19, 1985) — “Take On Me” by A-ha peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Daily Archives: October 19, 2015
‘Sunset Grill’ by Don Henley peaks at #22 in USA 30 years ago today (Oct 19 1985)
(Saturday, October 19, 1985) — “Sunset Grill” by Don Henley peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks.
Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 50 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)
Video: 'The Monkees - "Here Come The Monkees" (Broadcast Pilot) [Full Episode]' (Oct. 19, 1965, at 19:16-21:33)
(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — Davy Jones, identified in advance as a potential star for The Monkees television series, auditioned today in Hollywood. Continue reading Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 50 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)
The Beatles record unused Christmas messages 50 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles: 1965 Christmas Message Recording Session Out-Take'
(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — The Beatles made the first of two attempts to record a Christmas message for members of their fan club (as they had in 1963 and 1964) today at Marquee Studio in London, produced by the group’s press officer Tony Barrow.
Stamp Act Congress adopts ‘Declaration of Rights and Grievances’ 250 years ago today (Oct 19 1765)
Video: 'History Brief: The Stamp Act is Repealed'
(Saturday, October 19, 1765, during the American Revolution) — The Stamp Act Congress, meeting today in New York, adopted a declaration of rights and liberties, stating that taxes passed without representation violated their rights as Englishmen.