(Saturday, April 5, 1975) — “Lovin’ You” by Minnie Riperton peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Lovin’ You’ by Minnie Riperton peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1975)
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‘No No Song’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1975)
(Saturday, April 5, 1975) — “No No Song” by former Beatle Ringo Starr peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘No No Song’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1975)
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‘Harry Truman’ by Chicago peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1975)
(Saturday, April 5, 1975) — “Harry Truman” by Chicago peaks at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Harry Truman’ by Chicago peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1975)
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Winston Churchill, 80, resigns as UK Prime Minister after health issues 70 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1955)
Video: 'Sir Winston Churchill Resigns (1955) | British Pathé'
(Tuesday, April 5, 1955, Churchill left the for Buckingham Palace at 4:22 p.m. and returned at 5:15 p.m. GMT, having spent 41 minutes with Queen Elizabeth II) — Sir Winston Churchill, 80, resigned today as British prime minister, aware that he was slowing down both physically and mentally. Continue reading Winston Churchill, 80, resigns as UK Prime Minister after health issues 70 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1955)
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‘We Are The World’ simultaneously broadcast globally on 8,000 radio stations 40 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1985)
Video: 'U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World'
(Good Friday, April 5, 1985, 10:50 a.m. EST) — “We Are The World” by USA for Africa, a song and charity single for African famine relief featuring 45 famous recording artists, was simultaneously played today over 8,000 radio stations around the world in a special Good Friday broadcast. Continue reading ‘We Are The World’ simultaneously broadcast globally on 8,000 radio stations 40 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1985)
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‘Help Me, Rhonda/Kiss Me, Baby’ single by The Beach Boys released in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)
Video: 'The Beach Boys - Help Me, Rhonda (Visualizer)'
(Monday, April 5, 1965) — The single “Help Me, Rhonda“/”Kiss Me, Baby” by The Beach Boys was released today by Capitol Records. Continue reading ‘Help Me, Rhonda/Kiss Me, Baby’ single by The Beach Boys released in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)
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Ford, Kissinger, Weyland conclude deadlock is best hope for Vietnam 50 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1975)
Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 11' (Apr. 5, 1975, at 34:34)
(Saturday, April 5, 1975, 7:27-8:56 a.m. PDT; during the 1975 Spring Offensive of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — Just back from South Vietnam, General Frederick Weyand met today with U.S. President Gerald Ford and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at Palm Springs. Continue reading Ford, Kissinger, Weyland conclude deadlock is best hope for Vietnam 50 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1975)
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The Beatles film Indian restaurant scenes for ‘Help!’ film 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)
Video: '2007 The Making of HELP Part 1/6' (Indian restaurant scenes at 3:39-4:15)
(Monday, April 5, 1965) — The Beatles began filming the Rajahama Indian restaurant scenes for the band’s second feature film Help! today (through tomorrow, Apr. 6, 1965) at Twickenham Film Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles film Indian restaurant scenes for ‘Help!’ film 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)
