(Saturday, September 19, 1987) — “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” by Michael Jackson with Siedah Garrett peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Just Can’t Stop Loving You’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1987)
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‘Doing It All for My Baby’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1987)
(Saturday, September 19, 1987) — “Doing It All for My Baby” by Huey Lewis and the News peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Doing It All for My Baby’ by Huey Lewis and the News peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1987)
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The Beatles begin six days of filming at West Malling Air Station 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1967)
Video: 'THE BEATLES - Magical Mystery Tour [1967]' (Sept. 19-21, 1967, at 20:05-21:12; 31:32-35:00; 36:00-41:02; 41:32-42:22)
(Tuesday, September 19, 1967) — The Beatles settled in today at West Malling Air Station west of Maidstone, Kent, England, for six days of shooting for the Magical Mystery Tour television special. Continue reading The Beatles begin six days of filming at West Malling Air Station 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1967)
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‘The Princess Bride’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1987)
Video: 'The Princess Bride' trailer
(Friday, September 18, 1987) — The Princess Bride, an American romantic fantasy adventure comedy-drama film about a beautiful girl who is to be married to a nasty prince, but who is in love with another, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival). Continue reading ‘The Princess Bride’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1987)
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CBS makes its first network broadcast 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1927)
U.S. yacht sweeps four-race match for America’s Cup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)
Video: 'The America's Cup Race (1967)'
(Monday, September 18, 1967) — The Intrepid, skippered by Bus Mosbacher, defeated the Australian challenger, Dame Pattie, skippered by Jock Sturrock, four races to zero to win 1967 America’s Cup today in Newport, Rhode Island. Continue reading U.S. yacht sweeps four-race match for America’s Cup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)
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The Beatles film ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ stripper scene 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)
Video: 'THE BEATLES - Magical Mystery Tour [1967]' (Sept. 18, 1967, at 45:01-48:20)
(Monday, September 18, 1967) — The second week of filming for The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour television special began today with a visit to the Raymond Revuebar strip club in London’s Soho. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ stripper scene 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1967)
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The Doors defy censorship on live ‘Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1967)
Video: 'THE DOORS "People Are Strange" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, September 17, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Doors performed “People Are Strange” and “Light My Fire” on tonight’s episode of the CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Doors defy censorship on live ‘Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1967)
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‘Float On’ by The Floaters peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
(Saturday, September 17, 1977) — “Float On” by The Floaters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Float On’ by The Floaters peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
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‘Smoke From A Distant Fire’ by Sanford-Townsend Band peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
(Saturday, September 17, 1977) — “Smoke From A Distant Fire” by Sanford-Townsend Band peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Smoke From A Distant Fire’ by Sanford-Townsend Band peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
