(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Matchbox” by The Beatles (written by Carl Perkins with Ringo Starr on lead vocals) peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Matchbox’ by The Beatles peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)
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Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Easy for Me’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 16 1974)
Video: 'Easy For Me'
(Wednesday, October 16, 1974, 7:00-10:00 p.m. PDT) — Orchestral overdubs for “Easy for Me” were recorded this evening at Sunset Sound Studios in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles for Ringo Starr’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Easy for Me’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 16 1974)
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China conducts first nuclear test, joins global atomic powers 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1964)
Video: 'China's First Nuclear Bomb Test Declassified Footage HD'
(Friday, October 16, 1964, 3:00 p.m. China Standard Time) — The People’s Republic of China today became the fifth nation in the world to possess nuclear weapons, following a successful detonation of an atomic bomb at the Lop Nor test site in Xinjiang’s remote desert. Continue reading China conducts first nuclear test, joins global atomic powers 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1964)
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‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ remix by The Four Seasons peaks at #14 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1994)
(Saturday, October 15, 1994) — “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” remix by The Four Seasons peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ remix by The Four Seasons peaks at #14 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1994)
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Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize for non-violent civil rights leadership 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)
Video: 'October 14, 1964: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Noble Peace Prize | Today in History'
(Wednesday, October 14, 1964) — The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure in the civil rights movement, was named today as the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize for non-violent civil rights leadership 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)
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The Beatles perform for ‘Scene at 6:30’ at Granada TV Centre in Manchester 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - I Should Have Known Better (Scene At 6:30 Rehearsals, Restored, October 14th, 1964)'
(Wednesday, October 14, 1964, afternoon BST; during the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — Prior to their evening concerts at ABC Cinema, The Beatles recorded an appearance for Granada Television’s program Scene at 6:30 this afternoon at Granada TV Centre in Manchester, England. Continue reading The Beatles perform for ‘Scene at 6:30’ at Granada TV Centre in Manchester 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)
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Nikita Khrushchev deposed as leader of Soviet Union in surprise move by Communist Party 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)
Video: 'Universal Newsreel'
(Wednesday, October 14, 1964) — In a swift and unexpected political shake-up, Nikita Khrushchev, the dominant figure of the Soviet Union for more than a decade, was forced into retirement today by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU). Continue reading Nikita Khrushchev deposed as leader of Soviet Union in surprise move by Communist Party 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)
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‘I’ll Walk Alone’ by Dinah Shore peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1944)
(Saturday, October 14, 1944) — “I’ll Walk Alone” by Dinah Shore peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Retail Records chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 14, Nov. 4/11/18, 1944). Continue reading ‘I’ll Walk Alone’ by Dinah Shore peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1944)
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Bush and Kerry clash on economy, health care, and abortion rights in final presidential debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 2004)
Video: 'Bush vs. Kerry: The third 2004 presidential debate'
(Wednesday, October 13, 2004, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a heated conclusion to the 2004 presidential debates, U.S. President George W. Bush, a Republican, and Senator John Kerry, a Democrat, sparred tonight over the state of American health care, the economy, and their potential Supreme Court appointments regarding abortion rights. Continue reading Bush and Kerry clash on economy, health care, and abortion rights in final presidential debate 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 2004)
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‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984)
(Saturday, October 13, 1984) — “I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 13/20/27, 1984). Continue reading ‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1984)
