Daily Archives: July 8, 2022

U.S. President Lincoln confers with Union General McClellan at Harrison’s Landing 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1862)

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(Tuesday, July 8, 1862, Lincoln arrives at Harrison’s landing at 6:00 p.m. local time; during the American Civil War) — Six days after Army of the Potomac retreated to the safety of Harrison’s Landing on the James River in Virginia, following the Seven Days Battles, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln visited Maj. Gen. George McClellan tonight aboard USS Ariel to assess the Union strategy. Continue reading U.S. President Lincoln confers with Union General McClellan at Harrison’s Landing 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1862) →

(Saturday, July 8, 1972) — “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (July 8/15/22, 1972). Continue reading ‘Lean on Me’ by Bill Withers peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1972) →

(Saturday, July 8, 1972) — “Outa-Space” by Billy Preston peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Outa-Space’ by Billy Preston peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1972) →

(Saturday, July 8, 1972) — “We’re On Our Way” by Chris Hodge (released on Apple Records, The Beatles’ record label) peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘We’re On Our Way’ by Chris Hodge peaks at #44 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1972) →