(Saturday, August 4, 1962) — “Ahab the Arab” by Ray Stevens peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ahab the Arab’ by Ray Stevens peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1962)
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Father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden are found axed to death in their Fall River, Massachusetts home 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1892)
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(Thursday, August 4, 1892, approximately 9:00-11:00 a.m. EST) — Businessman Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, the father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden, were axed to death today in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Continue reading Father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden are found axed to death in their Fall River, Massachusetts home 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1892)
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Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain to present-day Americas 530 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1492)
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(Friday, August 3, 1492, evening local time) — Italian explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus departed from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, with three ships today on his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean that would take him to the present-day Americas, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Continue reading Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain to present-day Americas 530 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1492)
