(Saturday, May 18, 1974) — “The Streak” by Ray Stevens peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (May 18/25, June 1, 1974). Continue reading ‘The Streak’ by Ray Stevens peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1974)
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‘Dancing Machine’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1974)
(Saturday, May 18, 1974) — “Dancing Machine” by The Jackson 5 peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dancing Machine’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1974)
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‘The Entertainer’ by Marvin Hamlisch peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1974)
(Saturday, May 18, 1974) — “The Entertainer” by Marvin Hamlisch peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Entertainer’ by Marvin Hamlisch peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1974)
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Allies win 123-day Battle of Monte Cassino after Germans abandon Italian stronghold 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1944)
Video: 'Siege of Monte Cassino: Battle for Rome | Frontlines Ep. 02 | Documentary'
(Thursday, May 18, 1944; a Polish flag was raised over the ruins of Monte Cassino at 9:45 a.m.; during the Battle of Monte Cassino, part of the Italian Campaign of World War II) — The Battle of Monte Cassino, a series of four military assaults by the Allies against German forces in Italy during the Italian Campaign of World War II, ended today in Allied victory when the Germans finally abandoned the stronghold at Monte Cassino. Continue reading Allies win 123-day Battle of Monte Cassino after Germans abandon Italian stronghold 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1944)
