(Saturday, May 13, 1978) — “Werewolves Of London” by Warren Zevon peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Werewolves Of London’ by Warren Zevon peaks at #21 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1978)
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Gary Puckett & the Union Gap performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1968)
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(Sunday, May 12, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Gary Puckett & the Union Gap performed “Lady Willpower” and “Young Girl” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Gary Puckett & the Union Gap performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1968)
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‘All I Have to Do Is Dream’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958)
(Monday, May 12, 1958) — “All I Have to Do Is Dream” by The Everly Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (May 12/19/26, June 2, 1958). Continue reading ‘All I Have to Do Is Dream’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958)
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‘Skinny Minnie’ by Bill Haley and his Comets peaks at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958)
(Monday, May 12, 1958) — “Skinny Minnie” by Bill Haley and his Comets peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Skinny Minnie’ by Bill Haley and his Comets peaks at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1958)
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‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ opens in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1938)
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(Thursday, May 12, 1938, 11:45 a.m. EDT) — The Adventures of Robin Hood, an American Technicolor swashbuckler film about the bandit king of Sherwood Forest who leads his Merry Men in a battle against the corrupt Prince John, premiered today at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ opens in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1938)
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‘Somewhere Over the Radio’ episode airs on ‘China Beach’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1988)
Video: 'China Beach 1x03 - Somewhere Over The Radio'
(Wednesday, May 11, 1988, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Lila, Cherry and Laurette find themselves pinned down with a combat squad whose leader is not dealing with reality on tonight’s episode of the ABC dramatic television series China Beach, set at an evacuation hospital during the Vietnam War. Continue reading ‘Somewhere Over the Radio’ episode airs on ‘China Beach’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1988)
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Reagan endorses Bush as successor 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1988)
Video: 'The 1988 President's Dinner'
(Wednesday, May 11, 1988, 9:52 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan endorsed Vice President George H.W. Bush as his successor tonight during a black-tie Republican fund-raiser in Hall A at the District of Columbia Convention Center, saying “I’m going to work as hard as I can” to make Bush the “next President of the United States.” Continue reading Reagan endorses Bush as successor 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1988)
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‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ debuts at #80 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1968)
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(Saturday, May 11, 1968) — The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees, the fifth studio album issued by The Monkees, debuted at #80 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ debuts at #80 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1968)
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Minnesota admitted to Union as 32nd state 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1858)
Video: 'Minnesota - 50 States - US Geography'
(Tuesday, May 11, 1858) — Minnesota, located in the Great Lakes and northern regions of the United States, was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state today, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. Continue reading Minnesota admitted to Union as 32nd state 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1858)
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The Doors perform at Chicago Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Live at The Chicago Coliseum 1968 (synchronized)'
(Sunday, May 10, 1968, 8:30 p.m. CDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Chicago Coliseum in Chicago, Illinois. Continue reading The Doors perform at Chicago Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1968)
