Daily Archives: July 26, 2019

‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

(Saturday, July 26, 1969)“Crystal Blue Persuasion” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)


Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'

(Saturday, July 26, 1969)“Give Peace a Chance” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, debuted at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

(Saturday, Juy 26, 1969)The Monkees Greatest Hits, the first greatest hits compilation album by the Monkees, peaked at #89 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

U.S. Vice President George Clinton born 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1739)


Video: 'George Clinton (vice president)'

(Thursday, July 26, 1739)George Clinton, the fourth Vice President of the United States, who served from 1805 until his death in 1812 during the administrations of presidents Thomas Jefferson (1805–1809) and James Madison (1809–1812), was born today in Little Britain, Province of New York, British America. Continue reading U.S. Vice President George Clinton born 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1739)

The Doors perform at Cow Palace 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969)


Video: 'The Doors Cow Palace'

(Friday, July 25, 1969, approximately 10:30 p.m. PDT)The Doors performed today at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, just outside San Francisco, performing 17 songs over the course of a two-hour show. Continue reading The Doors perform at Cow Palace 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969)