Video: 'Film trailer for the Terry Kath Experience'
(Monday, January 23, 1978, at approximately 5:00 p.m. PST) — Terry Kath, lead singer and guitarist for the rock group Chicago, accidentally shot himself to death tonight following a party in Woodland Hills, California. Continue reading Chicago’s lead guitarist Terry Kath fatally shoots himself 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1978)
(Saturday, January 23, 1988) — “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1988)
(Saturday, January 23, 1988) — A live version of “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Candle in the Wind’ by Elton John peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1988)
(Saturday, January 23, 1988) — “Tell It to My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tell It to My Heart’ by Taylor Dayne peaks at #7 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1988)
(Saturday, January 23, 1988) — “There’s the Girl” by Heart peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘There’s the Girl’ by Heart peaks at #12 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1988)
Video: 'Maybe Baby'
(Thursday, January 23, 1958) — “Maybe Baby”/”Tell Me How” by (Buddy Holly and) The Crickets was released today by Brunswick Records, the third single from the band’s album The “Chirping” Crickets. Continue reading ‘Maybe Baby’/’Tell Me How’ by The Crickets released 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1958)
Video: 'Global History Review: The Ming Dynasty'
(Sunday, January 23, 1368) — China’s 276-year Ming dynasty, described as “one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history,” began today as Zhu Yuanzhang was formally acclaimed emperor following the collapse of the Yuan dynasty. Continue reading China’s Ming dynasty begins 650 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1368)
