(Saturday, March 9, 1996) — “Wonderwall” by Oasis peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Monthly Archives: March 2016
43 die in cable car tragedy at Cavalese ski resort 40 years ago today (Mar 9 1976)
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(Monday, March 9, 1976) — A cable car in the Italian ski resort of Cavalese fell some 700 feet to the ground today when a supporting line snapped, killing 43 people.
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The Rolling Stones complete recording ‘Aftermath’ album, next single 50 years ago today (Mar 9 1966)
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(Wednesday, March 9, 1966) — The Rolling Stones completed recording sessions for their fourth British studio album Aftermath today, having recorded several tracks in the past four days at RCA Studios in Hollywood, including… Continue reading The Rolling Stones complete recording ‘Aftermath’ album, next single 50 years ago today (Mar 9 1966)
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‘Personality’ by Johnny Mercer and The Pied Pipers peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Mar 9 1946)
(Saturday, March 9, 1946) — “Personality” by Johnny Mercer and The Pied Pipers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week.
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Germany declares war on Portugal 100 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1916)
(Thursday, March 9, 1916, 3:30 p.m. CET; during World War I) — Germany this afternoon declared war on Portugal, which had earlier this year honored its alliance with Great Britain by seizing German ships anchored in Lisbon’s harbor.
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Napoléon Bonaparte marries Joséphine de Beauharnais 220 years ago today (Mar 9 1796)
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(Monday, March 9, 1796) — The future emperor of the French, Napoleon Bonaparte, 26, married Josephine de Beauharnais, 32, today in a civil ceremony.
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18 Americans killed in Pancho Villa raid on Columbus, New Mexico 100 years ago this hour (Mar 9 1916)
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(Thursday, March 9, 1916, 4:15 a.m. local time; during the Battle of Columbus) — More than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa today attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans.
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‘Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)’ by Mike + The Mechanics peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago today (Mar 8 1986)
(Saturday, March 8, 1986) — “Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Fargo’ opens in New York City 20 years ago this hour (Mar 8 1996)
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(Friday, March 8, 1996, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Fargo, a neo-noir black comedy crime thriller about a a car salesman’s inept crime that falls apart, opened this morning at Sony Theatres Lincoln Square in New York City.
Directed by Joel Coen, the film starred Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell and Peter Stormare.
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‘The Lost Weekend’ wins Best Motion Picture at 18th Academy Awards 70 years ago this hour (Mar 7 1946)
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(Thursday, March 7, 1946, 8:00-9:41 p.m. PST) — The Lost Weekend, a noir drama film about an alcoholic writer, won four Oscars tonight, including Best Motion Picture, Best Director (Billy Wilder) and Best Actor (Ray Milland) at the 18th Academy Awards ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. Continue reading ‘The Lost Weekend’ wins Best Motion Picture at 18th Academy Awards 70 years ago this hour (Mar 7 1946)
