Video: '1959 First EVER Barbie Commercial High Quaility HQ!'
(Monday, March 9, 1959) — Barbie, a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler and manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc., debuted today at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Continue reading Barbie fashion doll debuts 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
(Monday, March 9, 1959) — “Venus” by Frankie Avalon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 9/16/23/30, Apr. 6, 1959). Continue reading ‘Venus’ by Frankie Avalon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
(Monday, March 9, 1959) — “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Charlie Brown’ by The Coasters peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
(Saturday, March 8, 1969) — “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Proud Mary’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969)
(Saturday, March 8, 1969) — “This Magic Moment” by Jay and the Americans peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘This Magic Moment’ by Jay and the Americans peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969)
(Saturday, March 8, 1969) — “Crossroads” by Cream peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crossroads’ by Cream peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969)
Video: 'The China Syndrome' trailer
(Tuesday, March 6, 1979) — The China Syndrome, an American disaster thriller film about a television newswoman who stumbles onto deadly secrets at a nuclear power plant, premiered tonight at Pacific’s Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘The China Syndrome’ premieres in Hollywood 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1979)
(Saturday, March 6, 1999) — “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Angel’ by Sarah McLachlan peaks at #4 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1999)
Video: 'President Zachary Taylor Inaugural Address - Hear and Read the Full Text'
(Monday, March 5, 1849, at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time) — Zachary Taylor, 64, was inaugurated as the 12th President of the United States today on the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administering the oath of office. Continue reading Taylor sworn in as 12th POTUS, Fillmore as 12th VP 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1849)
(Saturday, March 4, 1989) — “Lost in Your Eyes” by Debbie Gibson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 4/11/18, 1989). Continue reading ‘Lost in Your Eyes’ by Debbie Gibson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1989)
