(Saturday, March 9, 1968) — “Valleri” by The Monkees debuted at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Valleri’ by The Monkees debuts at #24 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1968)
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‘Tapioca Tundra’ by The Monkees debuts at #73 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1968)
(Saturday, March 9, 1968) — “Tapioca Tundra” by The Monkees, the B-side of their hit single “Valleri,” debuted at #73 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart . Continue reading ‘Tapioca Tundra’ by The Monkees debuts at #73 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1968)
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Reagan invokes Rockne to boost optimism 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1988)
Video: 'Remarks at the Unveiling of the Knute Rockne Commemorative Stamp, University of Notre Dame — 3/9/88'
(Wednesday, March 9, 1988, 1:00 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan made an emotional journey to South Bend, Indiana, today to the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, scene of one of his most memorable films, Knute Rockne, All American. Continue reading Reagan invokes Rockne to boost optimism 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1988)
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George Harrison tapes cameo for ‘Ringo’ TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1978)
Video: '1978 - Ringo (1 of 6)' (Mar. 9, 1978, at 0:12-1:22)
(Thursday, March 9, 1978) — Former Beatle George Harrison taped his cameo appearance for the TV special Ringo, starring fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading George Harrison tapes cameo for ‘Ringo’ TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1978)
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‘Simon Says’ by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1968)
(Saturday, March 9, 1968) — “Simon Says” by the 1910 Fruitgum Company at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Simon Says’ by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1968)
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Rose Kennedy sails to England with 5 of 9 children 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1938)
Video: 'American Experience The Kennedys 1' (Kennedys depart at 27:41)
(Wednesday, March 9, 1938) — The wife and five of the nine children of Joseph P. Kennedy, United States Ambassador to England, sailed today from New York Harbor aboard the 24,189-ton luxury liner SS Washington to join him in London. Continue reading Rose Kennedy sails to England with 5 of 9 children 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1938)
