Video: 'The Beatles Charm Princess Margaret at Premiere of A Hard Day's Night (1964)'
(Monday, July 6, 1964, 8:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles and a host of important guests, including Princess Margaret and her husband Lord Snowdon, attended the Royal Premiere of the rock band’s first feature film A Hard Day’s Night this evening at the London Pavilion. Continue reading The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)
(Saturday, July 6, 1974) — “Rock the Boat” by Hues Corporation peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rock the Boat’ by Hues Corporation peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1974)
(Saturday, July 6, 1974) — “Hollywood Swinging” by Kool & the Gang peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hollywood Swinging’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1974)
(Saturday, July 6, 1974) — “Mr. President” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #73 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. President’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #73 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1974)
Video: 'That's All Right (Remastered)'
(Monday, July 5, 1954, 7:00 p.m. CDT) — Elvis Presley’s first commercial recording session took place tonight at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, as the 19-year-old trucker driver tracked “That’s All Right.” Continue reading 19-year-old truck driver Elvis Presley makes music history at Sun Records with first commercial recording session 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1954)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 4/11, 1964). Continue reading ‘I Get Around’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small peaked today at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Boy Lollipop’ by Millie Small peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked today at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “What’s the Matter with You Baby” by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaked today at #17 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What’s the Matter with You Baby’ by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “Yesterday’s Gone” by Chad & Jeremy peaked today at #21 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Yesterday’s Gone’ by Chad & Jeremy peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
