Video: 'The Circus' trailer
(Saturday, January 7, 1928, midnight EST) — The Circus, a silent comedy film about the ringmaster of an impoverished circus who hires Charlie Chaplin’s Little Tramp as a clown, but discovers that he can only be funny unintentionally, not on purpose, premiered this morning at Mark Strand Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Circus’ premieres in New York City 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1928)
Video: 'Magical Mystery Tour (Full Album Remastered 2009) - The Beatles'
(Saturday, January 6, 1968) — Magical Mystery Tour, an album by the English rock band The Beatles that included the soundtrack to the band’s Magical Mystery Tour television film, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for eight consecutive weeks (Jan. 6/13/20/27, Feb. 3/10/17/24, 1968). Continue reading ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1968)
(Saturday, January 6, 1968) — “Summer Rain” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Summer Rain’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1968)
(Saturday, January 6, 1968) — “Dancing Bear” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #51 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dancing Bear’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1968)
(Monday, January 6, 1958) — “At the Hop” by Danny & the Juniors peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for five consecutive weeks (Jan. 6/13/20/27, Feb. 3, 1958). Continue reading ‘At the Hop’ by Danny & the Juniors peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1958)
(Monday, January 6, 1958) — “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Great Balls of Fire’ by Jerry Lee Lewis peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1958)
(Monday, January 6, 1958) — “Hey Schoolgirl” by Tom & Jerry (Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel) peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hey Schoolgirl’ by Tom & Jerry peaks at #49 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1958)
