(Friday, March 4, 1966) — In an interview with Maureen Cleave printed today in the London Evening Standard, John Lennon of The Beatles was quoted as saying: Continue reading ‘We’re more popular than Jesus’ declares Beatle John Lennon 50 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
(Saturday, March 2, 1946) — “Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief” by Betty Hutton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week.
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(Tuesday, March 2, 1836; during the Convention of 1836) — The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed today by 60 delegates and the Republic of Texas is declared.
(Friday, March 1, 1946, 3:15 p.m. EST) — An appeal to all Americans to deny themselves a substantial part of their daily bread “so that millions may survive who are otherwise doomed to death by starvation,” was voiced today by a newly formed Famine Emergency Committee under the honorary chairmanship of former U.S. President Herbert Hoover following its first meeting with President Harry Truman at the White House.
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 1/8, 1986).
It was the group’s second of two number one hits on the chart (1985-1986).
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “Living in America” by James Brown peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “The Sweetest Taboo” by Sade peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “A Love Bizarre” by Sheila E. peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 1, 1986; during the Cold War) — “Russians” by Sting peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Sunday, March 1, 1936) — German Minister of Postal Affairs Paul Freiherr von Eltz-Rübenach inaugurated the first videophone conversation today in Berlin with Leipzig’s chief burgomaster.
Germany’s Gegensehn-Fernsprechanlagen (visual telephone system), was developed by Dr. Georg Schubert, who headed the development department at the Fernseh-AG, a technical combine for television broadcasting technology.
