(Saturday, March 22, 1986) — “These Dreams” by Heart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
It was the group’s first of two number one hits on the chart (1986-1987).
Monthly Archives: March 2016
‘Secret Lovers’ by Atlantic Starr peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
(Saturday, March 22, 1986) — “Secret Lovers” by Atlantic Starr peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Nikita’ by Elton John peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ album released 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
Video: 'At The Speed Of Sound (Remastered 2014)' (11 videos)
(Monday, March 22, 1976) — “Wings at the Speed of Sound” by Wings, Paul McCartney’s seventh studio album since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles (and the fifth with his band Wings), was released in the U.S. today (Mar. 26, 1975 in the UK).
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Principal photography for first ‘Star Wars’ movie begins 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
Video: 'Star Wars - A New Hope (Original 1976 Teaser Trailer) Restored'
(Monday, March 22, 1976) — Principal photography for the first Star Wars movie, directed by George Lucas, began today in the Tunisian desert for the scenes on Tatooine. Continue reading Principal photography for first ‘Star Wars’ movie begins 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
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GM President James Roche apologizes to Ralph Nader 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1966)
(Tuesday, March 22, 1966) — General Motors President James M. Roche apologized today to consumer advocate Ralph Nader for the company’s intimidation and harassment campaign against him during a Senate subcommittee today in Washington, D.C.
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Carl Perkins severely injured in car crash 60 years ago this morning (Mar 22 1956)
Video: 'Carl Perkins, Matchbox (1950s)'
(Thursday, March 22, 1956, shortly before sunrise EST) — Musician Carl Perkins, 23, was severely injured this morning when the car he was riding in crashed on Route 13 between Dover and Woodside, Delaware. Continue reading Carl Perkins severely injured in car crash 60 years ago this morning (Mar 22 1956)
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Social media website Twitter established 10 years ago this hour (Mar 21 2006)
Video: 'A look at the early days of Twitter'
(Monday, March 21, 2006, 9:50 p.m. PST) — The social media website Twitter was established with the sending of the first “tweet” by co-founder Jack Dorsey, who wrote: “just setting up my twttr.”
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‘Marty’ wins Best Motion Picture at 28th Academy Awards 60 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1956)
Video: '1956 Oscars' (20 videos)
(Wednesday, March 21, 1956, 7:30-9:00 p.m. PST) — Marty, a romantic drama film about a lonely butcher who finds love despite the opposition of his friends and family, won four Oscars tonight at the 28th Academy Awards, including Best Motion Picture, Delbert Mann for Best Director and Ernest Borgnine for Best Actor. Continue reading ‘Marty’ wins Best Motion Picture at 28th Academy Awards 60 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1956)
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Champion skier Vladimir ‘Spider’ Sabich shot and killed by girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet 40 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1976)
(Sunday, March 21, 1976, shortly after 5:00 p.m. MST) — Champion skier Vladimir “Spider” Sabich, 31, was shot and killed today by his girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet, 34, in the home they shared in Aspen, Colorado.
Longet, who maintained the shooting was an accident, served 30 days in jail for negligent homicide.
