Video: 'The Spanish American War | History Channel Documentary' (war ends at 34:45)
(Friday, August 12, 1898, 4:23 p.m. localar time; during the Spanish–American War) — The Spanish-American War effectively today with the signing in Washington of a Protocol of Peace between the United States and Spain. Continue reading Spanish-American War hostilities ends 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1898)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Three Times a Lady” by the Commodores peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 12/19, 1978). Continue reading ‘Three Times a Lady’ by Commodores peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Last Dance” by Donna Summer peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Last Dance’ by Donna Summer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Copacabana’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Life’s Been Good” by Joe Walsh peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Life’s Been Good’ by Joe Walsh peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “King Tut” by Steve Martin peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘King Tut’ by Steve Martin peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Stay” by Jackson Browne peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Stay’ by Jackson Browne peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
Video: 'Not Guilty (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Monday, August 12, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-4:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Not Guilty” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording Harrison’s final lead vocals. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Not Guilty’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1968)
