(Saturday, August 7, 1971) — “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” by the Bee Gees peaked #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four weeks (Aug. 7/14/21/28, 1971), the band’s first #1 hit on the chart. Continue reading ‘How Can You Mend a Broken Heart’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 1971) →

(Monday, August 7, 1961) — “Let’s Twist Again” by Chubby Checker peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Let’s Twist Again’ by Chubby Checker peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 1961) →