Daily Archives: August 16, 2020

‘Take Your Time (Do It Right)’ by The S.O.S. Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)

(Saturday, August 16, 1980)“Take Your Time (Do It Right)” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take Your Time (Do It Right)’ by The S.O.S. Band peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1980)

The Beatles depart Liverpool for first residency in Hamburg, West Germany 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1960)


Video: 'The Beatles in Hamburg'

(Tuesday, August 16, 1960, during The Beatles in Hamburg) — The largely unknown English rock group The Beatles — consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and brand new drummer Pete Best — embarked today on a journey from their hometown of Liverpool, England, to Hamburg, West Germany, to begin their first residency in the port city at the Indra Club the following evening. Continue reading The Beatles depart Liverpool for first residency in Hamburg, West Germany 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1960)