(Monday, June 14, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of two shows tonight at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California (located immediately south of San Francisco), on the 18th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform in San Francisco again 40 years ago tonight (June 14 1976)
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‘On My Own’ by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (June 14 1986)
(Saturday, June 14, 1986) — “On My Own” by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (June 14/21/28, 1986).
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‘I Can’t Wait’ by Nu Shooz peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago today (June 14 1986)
(Saturday, June 14, 1986) — “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles certified gold 40 years ago today (June 14 1976)
Video: 'The Beatles: Rock 'n' Roll Music - 1976 (Full Album. Remastered!)'
(Monday, June 14, 1976) — “Rock ‘n’ Roll Music,” a compilation album by The Beatles that consisted of previously released Beatles tracks, was certified gold today, six years after the band broke up. Continue reading ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles certified gold 40 years ago today (June 14 1976)
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Paul McCartney & Wings perform in San Francisco 40 years ago tonight (June 13 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings at Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA - June 13, 1976'
(Sunday, June 13, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of two shows tonight at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California (located immediately south of San Francisco), on the 18th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform in San Francisco 40 years ago tonight (June 13 1976)
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High court puts new curb on police powers to interrogate suspects 50 years ago #OTD (June 13 1966)
Video: '50 year anniversary of Miranda v. Arizona'
(Monday, June 13, 1966) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5–4 majority, ruled in Miranda v. Arizona today that criminal suspects had to be informed of their constitutional right to consult with an attorney and to remain silent. Continue reading High court puts new curb on police powers to interrogate suspects 50 years ago #OTD (June 13 1966)
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‘Get Up and Boogie’ by Silver Convention peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (June 12 1976)
(Saturday, June 12, 1976) — “Get Up and Boogie” by Silver Convention peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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‘Misty Blue’ by Dorothy Moore peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (June 12 1976)
(Saturday, June 12, 1976) — “Misty Blue” by Dorothy Moore peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks.
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‘Rock and Roll Love Letter’ by Bay City Rollers peaks at #28 in USA 40 years ago today (June 12 1976)
(Saturday, June 12, 1976) — “Rock and Roll Love Letter” by Bay City Rollers peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Republicans nominate Frank Knox for vice president 80 years ago today (June 12 1936)
(Friday, June 12, 1936, midday EDT) — Publisher Frank Knox of Illinois was nominated vice president today at the 1936 Republican National Convention meeting at Public Auditorium in Cleveland. Continue reading Republicans nominate Frank Knox for vice president 80 years ago today (June 12 1936)
