Daily Archives: January 29, 2023

‘You Got Lucky’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1983)

(Saturday, January 29, 1983) — “You Got Lucky” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You Got Lucky’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1983)

Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album with brass overdub for ‘Single Pigeon’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1973)


Video: 'Single Pigeon (2018 Remaster)'

(Monday, January 29, 1973) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions today for the British-American rock band’s second studio album Red Rose Speedway with a short, improvised brass overdub for the song “Single Pigeon” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album with brass overdub for ‘Single Pigeon’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1973)

First inductees named for Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1963)


Video: 'Ep. 245 - "The Jewel of Canton" (Pro Football Hall of Fame)'

(Tuesday, January 29, 1963) — The first charter members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame were named today in Canton, Ohio, including Sammy Baugh, Harold “Red” Grange, George Halas, Don Hutson, Earl “Curly” Lambeau, Bronko Nagurski and Jim Thorpe. Continue reading First inductees named for Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1963)

U.S. President William McKinley born in Niles, Ohio 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1843)


Video: 'William McKinley: Building the American Century'

(Sunday, January 29, 1843)William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901, was born today in Niles, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President William McKinley born in Niles, Ohio 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1843)