(Saturday, July 17, 1976) — “More, More, More” by Andrea True Connection peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘More, More, More’ by Andrea True Connection peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (July 17 1976)
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Spanish Civil War begins 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 17 1936)
Video: 'WWII in Colour: Spanish Civil War' (July 17, 1936, at 1:43)
(Saturday, July 17, 1936) — The Spanish Civil War began today as right-wing army generals launched a coup attempt against the Second Spanish Republic. Continue reading Spanish Civil War begins 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 17 1936)
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The Monkees finish recording six songs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 16 1966)
Video: 'The Kind Of Girl I Could Love [Original Stereo Version]'
(Tuesday, July 16, 1966, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.-midnight PDT) — The Monkees held recording session this afternoon at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, completing the recordings of “All The King’s Horses,” “I Don’t Think You Know Me” (a previously unissued alternate version), “I’ll Be True to You,” “Let’s Dance On” “So Goes Love” and “The Kind of Girl I Could Love.” Continue reading The Monkees finish recording six songs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 16 1966)
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‘Hanky Panky’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago today (July 16 1966)
(Saturday, July 16, 1966) — “Hanky Panky” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 16/23, 1966).
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‘You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me’ by Dusty Springfield peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (July 16 1966)
(Saturday, July 16, 1966) — “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” by Dusty Springfield peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Along Comes Mary’ by The Association peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (July 16 1966)
(Saturday, July 16, 1966) — “Along Comes Mary” by The Association peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ by The Temptations peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (July 16 1966)
(Saturday, July 16, 1966) — “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by The Temptations peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ by The Temptations peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (July 16 1966)
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‘You Better Run’ by The Young Rascals peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (July 16 1966)
(Saturday, July 16, 1966) — “You Better Run” by The Young Rascals peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Let’s Go Get Stoned’ by Ray Charles peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago today (July 16 1966)
(Saturday, July 16, 1966) — “Let’s Go Get Stoned” by Ray Charles peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Jimmy Carter accepts Democratic presidential nomination #OnThisDay #OTD (July 15 1976)
Video: '1976 Jimmy Carter Democratic Convention Acceptance Speech' (July 15, 1976)
(Thursday, July 15, 1976, evening EDT) — Former Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia, who easily won the nomination on the first ballot the previous night, accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight at the party’s convention meeting at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Continue reading Jimmy Carter accepts Democratic presidential nomination #OnThisDay #OTD (July 15 1976)
