(Saturday, November 12, 1977) — “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me” by Barry White peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me’ by Barry White peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
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‘I Feel Love’ by Donna Summer peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
(Saturday, November 12, 1977) — “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Feel Love’ by Donna Summer peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
‘Ringo the 4th’ album by Ringo Starr peaks at #162 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
Video: 'Ringo The 4th' (10 videos)
(Saturday, November 12, 1977) —Ringo the 4th, the sixth studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, peaked at #162 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ringo the 4th’ album by Ringo Starr peaks at #162 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
Stalin becomes undisputed ruler of Soviet Union 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1927)
Video: 'Rise of Josef Stalin' (Trotsky expelled from party at 10:12)
(Saturday, November 12, 1927) — Josef Stalin, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, became the undisputed ruler of the Soviet Union today as Leon Trotsky and Grigory Zinoviev were expelled from the Communist Party. Continue reading Stalin becomes undisputed ruler of Soviet Union 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1927)
The Doors perform at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1967)
Wings release ‘Mull of Kintyre’/Girls’ School’ single 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1977)
Video: 'NEW * Mull Of Kintyre Wings Paul McCartney HQ {Stereo}'
(Friday, November 11, 1977) — The single “Mull of Kintyre”/“Girls’ School” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the UK (Nov. 14, 1977, in the U.S.). Continue reading Wings release ‘Mull of Kintyre’/Girls’ School’ single 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1977)
‘Holiday’ by Bee Gees peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1967)
(Saturday, November 11, 1967) — “Holiday” by Bee Gees peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Holiday’ by Bee Gees peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1967)
‘Little Bitty Pretty One’ by Thurston Harris peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1957)
(Monday, November 11, 1957) — “Little Bitty Pretty One” by Thurston Harris peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Little Bitty Pretty One’ by Thurston Harris peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1957)
‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1947)
Video: 'Gentleman's Agreement' trailer
(Tuesday, November 11, 1947, doors opened at 8:30 a.m. EST) — Gentleman’s Agreement, a drama film about a reporter who pretends to be Jewish in order to cover a story on anti-Semitism, opened this morning at Mayfair Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1947)
‘Kiss Kiss’ by Chris Brown featuring T-Pain peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 2007)
(Saturday, November 10, 2007) — “Kiss Kiss” by Chris Brown featuring T-Pain peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 10/17/24, 2007). Continue reading ‘Kiss Kiss’ by Chris Brown featuring T-Pain peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 2007)