(Saturday, January 12, 1974) — “Painted Ladies” by Ian Thomas peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Painted Ladies’ by Ian Thomas peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1974)
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‘American Tune’ by Paul Simon peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1974)
(Saturday, January 12, 1974) — “American Tune” by Paul Simon peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘American Tune’ by Paul Simon peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1974)
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‘Popsicles and Icicles’ by The Murmaids peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
(Saturday, January 11, 1964) — “Popsicles and Icicles” by The Murmaids peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Popsicles and Icicles’ by The Murmaids peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
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‘The Nitty Gritty’ by Shirley Ellis peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
(Saturday, January 11, 1964) — “The Nitty Gritty” by Shirley Ellis peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Nitty Gritty’ by Shirley Ellis peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
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‘When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes’ by The Supremes peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
(Saturday, January 11, 1964) — “When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes‘ by The Supremes peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes’ by The Supremes peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
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U.S. Surgeon General declares ‘cigarette smoking contributes substantially to mortality’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
Video: '11th January 1964: US Surgeon General publishes report on the health effects of tobacco smoking'
(Saturday, January 11, 1964, released to the press at 9:00 a.m. EST) — Heavy cigarette smoking is the principal cause of cancer of the lungs and the larynx and a health hazard so grave as to call for remedial action, a blue-ribbon science panel concluded today. Continue reading U.S. Surgeon General declares ‘cigarette smoking contributes substantially to mortality’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1964)
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‘Introducing… The Beatles’ becomes first studio album released in USA by English rock band 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1964)
Video: 'Rare Record: Introducing the Beatles (1964)'
(Tuesday, January 7, 1964, 2:30-4:00 p.m. GMT) — Introducing… The Beatles today became the first studio album released by the English rock band The Beatles in the United States. Continue reading ‘Introducing… The Beatles’ becomes first studio album released in USA by English rock band 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1964)
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U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares ‘war on poverty’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1964)
Video: 'Jan. 8, 1964 | LBJ State of the Union Address'
(Wednesday, January 8, 1964, 12:30 p.m. EST) — In his first State of the Union Address, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announced today an “unconditional war on poverty in America,” the unofficial name for proposed legislation in response to a national poverty rate of around nineteen percent. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares ‘war on poverty’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1964)
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‘Twist of Fate’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1984)
(Saturday, January 7, 1984) — “Twist of Fate” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Twist of Fate’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1984)
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‘Gloria’ by The Doors peaks at #71 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1984)
(Saturday, January 7, 1983) — “Gloria” by The Doors, recorded during a rehearsal at Los Angeles Aquarius Theater on July 22, 1969, and released two months ago on the live album Alive, She Cried, peaked at #71 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Gloria’ by The Doors peaks at #71 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1984)
