(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Touch Me in the Morning” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Touch Me in the Morning’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
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‘Get Down’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Get Down” by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Down’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
‘Feelin’ Stronger Every Day’ by Chicago peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” by Chicago peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Feelin’ Stronger Every Day’ by Chicago peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
James Meredith becomes first Black student to graduate from University of Mississippi 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1963)
Video: 'James Meredith Graduates from the University of Mississippi (August 18, 1963)'
(Sunday, August 18, 1963; during the civil rights movement) — James Meredith, 30, today became the first African-American to graduate from the University of Mississippi in its 115 years of existence. Continue reading James Meredith becomes first Black student to graduate from University of Mississippi 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1963)