Monthly Archives: August 2024

‘(You’re) Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “(You’re) Having My Baby” by Paul Anka (recorded as a duet with female vocalist Odia Coates) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, Sept. 7, 1974). Continue reading ‘(You’re) Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Tell Me Something Good’ by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Tell Me Something Good” by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Tell Me Something Good’ by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Rub It In’ by Billy ‘Crash’ Craddock peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Rub It In” by Billy “Crash” Craddock peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Rub It In’ by Billy ‘Crash’ Craddock peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Slow Down’/’Matchbox’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Slow Down (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, August 24, 1964) — “Slow Down“/”Matchbox” by The Beatles was released today as a single in the U.S. by Capitol records. Continue reading ‘Slow Down’/’Matchbox’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964) →

The Beatles rock 18,700 fans at Hollywood Bowl 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl (23/8/64)'

(Sunday, August 23, 1964, 9:30-10:05 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight for 18,700 fans at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, marking the sixth show in the fifth city of their first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles rock 18,700 fans at Hollywood Bowl 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964) →

Ringo Starr clears up girlfriend rumors in exclusive Hollywood radio interview 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 23, 1964, at 22:16-24:41)

(Sunday, August 23, 1964, approximately 7:30 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was interviewed this evening by KRLA-AM’s Dave Hull at the Cinnamon Cinder nightclub in Los Angeles, following the group’s press conference. Continue reading Ringo Starr clears up girlfriend rumors in exclusive Hollywood radio interview 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1964) →

U.S. President Ronald Reagan accepts GOP nomination for second term 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'President Reagan's Acceptance Speech at the Republican National Convention, August 23, 1984'

(Thursday, August 23, 1984, 9:11 p.m. CDT) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan of California, accepting the Republican nomination for a second term, appealed tonight for the party’s help in finishing the “unfinished agenda” of a conservative reformation of the government. Continue reading U.S. President Ronald Reagan accepts GOP nomination for second term 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1984) →