Daily Archives: October 4, 2020

‘Another One Bites the Dust’ by Queen peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)

(Saturday, October 4, 1980)“Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 4/11/18, 1980). Continue reading ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ by Queen peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)

‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)

(Saturday, October 4, 1980)“All Over the World” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘All Over the World’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1980)

Rock star Janis Joplin dies of accidental heroin overdose in Hollywood 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1970)


Video: 'Janis Joplin Final 24 Hours HD'

(Sunday, October 4, 1970, approximately 1:40 a.m. PDT) — American rock star Janis Joplin, ranked number 46 among the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone magazine, died early this morning in her room at Landmark Motor Hotel in Hollywood. Continue reading Rock star Janis Joplin dies of accidental heroin overdose in Hollywood 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1970)