Video: '1977 JVC VHS Systems'
(Saturday, June 4, 1977) — The Video Home System (VHS) videocassette format was introduced in North America today at a press conference ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.
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‘Mainstreet’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 4 1977)
(Saturday, June 4, 1977) — “Mainstreet” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mainstreet’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 4 1977)
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Former U.S. Vice President William A. Wheeler dies 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1887)
(Saturday, June 4, 1887, 10:10 a.m. local time) — William A. Wheeler, the 19th Vice President of the United States from 1877 to 1881, during the administration of President Rutherford B. Hayes, died today at his home in Malone, New York. He was 67.
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‘Miracle on 34th Street’ opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1947)
Video: 'Miracle on 34th Street' trailer
(Wednesday, June 4, 1947, doors opened at 10:30 a.m. EDT) — Miracle on 34th Street, a Christmas comedy-drama film about a department store Santa who claims to be the real thing, opened this morning at the Roxy Theatre at 153 West 50th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, just off Times Square in New York City. Continue reading ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1947)
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First Pulitzer Prizes awarded 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1917)
Video: 'The Pulitzer Prizes at 100'
(Monday, June 4, 1917) — The first Pulitzer Prizes for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States were awarded today. Continue reading First Pulitzer Prizes awarded 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1917)
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‘Respect’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1967)
(Saturday, June 13, 1967) — “Respect” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 3/10, 1967).
It was placed number five on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
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‘Creeque Alley’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1967)
(Saturday, June 3, 1967) — “Creeque Alley” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Happy Jack’ by The Who peaks at #24 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1967)
(Saturday, June 3, 1967) — “Happy Jack” by The Who peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Light My Fire’ by The Doors debuts at #98 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1967)
(Saturday, June 3, 1967) — In their first appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart, The Doors’ “Light My Fire” debuted at #98. Continue reading ‘Light My Fire’ by The Doors debuts at #98 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1967)
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‘Love Letters in the Sand’ by Pat Boone peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1957)
(Monday, June 3, 1957) — “Love Letters in the Sand” by Pat Boone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for five consecutive weeks (June 3/10/17/24, July 1, 1957). Continue reading ‘Love Letters in the Sand’ by Pat Boone peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1957)
