(Wednesday, July 1, 1987, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Seven Democratic presidential hopefuls gathered tonight in Houston for their first debate of the 1988 campaign, during which they fired salvo after salvo at Republican term-limited President Ronald Reagan, but hardly a shot at each other.
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(Saturday, July 1, 1967) — Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the eighth studio album by English rock band the Beatles, recognized for its innovations in music production, songwriting and graphic design, reflecting an embodiment of the 1960s counterculture, and bridging a cultural divide between popular music and legitimate art, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for 15 consecutive weeks (July 1/8/15/22/29, Aug. 5/12/19/26, Sept. 2/9/16/23/30, Oct. 7, 1967). Continue reading ‘Sgt. Pepper’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1967)
(Saturday, July 1, 1967) — “Windy” by The Association at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (July 1/8/15/22, 1967).
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(Wednesday, July 1, 1987, 2:30 p.m. EDT) — President Ronald Reagan nominated federal appeals court judge Robert H. Bork to the U.S. Supreme Court today, setting off a tempestuous confirmation process that ended with Bork’s rejection by the Senate. Continue reading President Reagan nominates Bork to U.S. Supreme Court 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1987)
(Saturday, July 1, 1967) — “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” by Scott McKenzie at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks.
(Saturday, July 1, 1967) — “Let’s Live for Today” The Grass Roots at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 1, 1967) — “New York Mining Disaster 1941” the Bee Gees peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, July 1, 1967) — “Alfie” Dionne Warwick peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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(Monday, July 1, 1957) — “Susie Q” by Dale Hawkins peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Susie Q’ by Dale Hawkins peaks at #27 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1957)
(Monday, July 1, 1957) — “Miss Ann” by Little Richard peaked at #56 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week.
