Video: 'Monkees' Davy Jones dies'
(Wednesday, February 29, 2012, morning EST) — English singer, actor and businessman Davy Jones, the heartthrob singer who helped propel the made-for-TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts as an American version of the Beatles, died today. He was 66. Continue reading Former Monkee Davy Jones, 66, dies of sudden massive heart attack 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 2012)
(Saturday, February 29, 1992) — “To Be with You” by Mr. Big peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Feb. 29, March 7/14, 1992). Continue reading ‘To Be with You’ by Mr. Big peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1992)
(Saturday, February 28, 1942) — “Moonlight Cocktail” by Glenn Miller (with vocals by Ray Eberle and The Modernaires) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of 10 consecutive weeks (Feb. 28, Mar. 7/14/21/28, Apr. 4/11/18/25, May 2, 1942). Continue reading ‘Moonlight Cocktail’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1942)
(Saturday, February 27, 1982) — “Open Arms” by Journey peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six weeks. Continue reading ‘Open Arms’ by Journey peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1982)
(Saturday, February 27, 1982) — “Shake It Up” by The Cars peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Shake It Up’ by The Cars peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1982)
Video: 'SYND 27/2/72 LIZ TAYLOR'S BIRTHDAY PARTY IN BUDAPEST'
(Sunday, February 27, 1972) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen, attended a 40th birthday celebration for actress Elizabeth Taylor today at the Hotel Duna InterContinenta in Budapest, Hungary. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr attends Elizabeth Taylor’s 40th birthday party in Budapest 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1972)
Video: 'Japan on the offensive: The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria'
(Saturday, February 27, 1932) — The Japanese invasion of Manchuria, which began five months ago when the Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan invaded Manchuria immediately following the Mukden Incident, ended today when Chinese General Chao Ting offered to cease hostilities. Continue reading General Ting Chao offers to cease hostilities, ending official Chinese resistance in Manchuria 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1932)
Video: 'Last Stand in the East Indies - Battle of the Java Sea 1942 Animated'
(Friday, February 27, 1942, 4:16 p.m. Western Indonesian Time; during the Pacific campaign of World War II) — Allied navies suffered a disastrous defeat at the hand of the Imperial Japanese Navy today in the Battle of the Java Sea, the largest naval battle since the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Continue reading Imperial Japanese Navy decisively wins Battle of the Java Sea 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1942)
(Saturday, February 26, 1972) — “Hurting Each Other” by the Carpenters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hurting Each Other’ by the Carpenters peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1972)
(Saturday, February 26, 1972) — “Precious and Few” by Climax peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Precious and Few’ by Climax peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1972)
