Daily Archives: March 8, 2020

Former U.S. President William Howard Taft dies 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1930)


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(Saturday, March 8, 1930, 5:15 p.m. EST)William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States (1909–1913) and the tenth chief justice of the United States (1921–1930), the only person to have held both offices, died of heart disease today at his home in Washington. Continue reading Former U.S. President William Howard Taft dies 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1930)

‘Desire’ by Andy Gibb peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1980)

(Saturday, March 8, 1980)“Desire” by Andy Gibb peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Desire’ by Andy Gibb peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1980)

‘On the Radio’ by Donna Summer peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1980)

(Saturday, March 8, 1980)“On the Radio” by Donna Summer peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘On the Radio’ by Donna Summer peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1980)