(Saturday, February 3, 1979) — “Shattered” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shattered’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #31 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1979) →

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(Tuesday, February 3, 1959, approximately 1:00 a.m. CST) — American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, 22, Ritchie Valens, 17, and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, 28, were killed in a plane crash early this morning near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson, an event that later became known as “The Day the Music Died.” Continue reading Rock stars Holly, Valens & Richardson killed in plane crash 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1959) →

(Monday, February 2, 1959) — “La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘La Bamba’ by Ritchie Valens peaks at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1959) →

(Saturday, February 1, 1969) — “Crimson and Clover” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 1/8, 1969). Continue reading ‘Crimson and Clover’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1969) →