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(Monday, May 11, 1964) — The Beatles today released Four by the Beatles, the second of three Beatles EPs released in the United States and the first of two by Capitol Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1964)
(Tuesday, May 10, 1994, 12:17 p.m. South African Standard Time) — With the commanding dignity that has carried him through more than half a century of defiance, captivity and conciliation, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, jailed for 27 years for his anti-apartheid activism, became the first black President of South Africa today in Pretoria. Continue reading Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1994)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Hello, Dolly!” by Louis Armstrong peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hello, Dolly!’ by Louis Armstrong peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Do You Want to Know a Secret” by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Dead Man’s Curve” by Jan and Dean peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dead Man’s Curve’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “The Pink Panther Theme” by Henry Mancini peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Pink Panther Theme’ by Henry Mancini peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Thank You Girl” by The Beatles peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles debuted today at #64 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 16th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘P.S. I Love You’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
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(Thursday, May 8, 1884) — Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States (1945-1953) and the 34th vice President of the United States under Franklin D. Roosevelt (1945), was born today in Lamar, Missouri. Continue reading U.S. President Harry S. Truman born in Lamar, Missouri 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1884)
(Saturday, May 7, 1994) — “Return to Innocence” by Enigma peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Return to Innocence’ by Enigma peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1994)