Video: 'Abraham Lincoln Biography History Channel Documentary'
(Sunday, February 12, 1809) — Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in April 1865, was born today in a one-room log cabin on the Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky. Continue reading U.S. President Abraham Lincoln born in Kentucky 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1809)
(Saturday, February 11, 1989) — “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 11/18/25, 1989). Continue reading ‘Straight Up’ by Paula Abdul peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)
(Saturday, February 11, 1989) — “End of the Line” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) debuted at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys debuts at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb 10/17/24, Mar. 3, 1979). Continue reading ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “Every 1’s a Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Every 1’s a Winner’ by Hot Chocolate peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘September’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
Video: 'Michael Jackson and George Harrison Interview'
(Friday, February 9, 1979, 6:31-8:00 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatle George Harrison appeared live with Michael Jackson tonight on the BBC Radio 1 program Roundtable, hosted by David “Kid” Jensen, where they act as judges on this week’s new single releases. Continue reading George Harrison, Michael Jackson appear live together on BBC radio 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1979)
(Monday, February 9, 1959) — “Stagger Lee” by Lloyd Price peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 9/16/23, Mar. 2, 1959). Continue reading ‘Stagger Lee’ by Lloyd Price peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1959)
(Monday, February 9, 1959) — “16 Candles” by The Crests peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘16 Candles’ by The Crests peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1959)
(Monday, February 9, 1959) — “Lonely Teardrops” by Jackie Wilson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lonely Teardrops’ by Jackie Wilson peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1959)
