Daily Archives: May 11, 2025

‘Crazy for You’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)

(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “Crazy for You” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crazy for You’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)

‘Some Like It Hot’ by The Power Station peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)

(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Some Like It Hot’ by The Power Station peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)

‘New Attitude’ by Patti LaBelle peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)

(Saturday, May 11, 1985) — “New Attitude” by Patti LaBelle peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘New Attitude’ by Patti LaBelle peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago today (May 11 1985)

The Beatles wrap up filming for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (May 11 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (May 10-11, 1965, at 30:54-30:59; 58:31-1:04:02)

(Tuesday, May 11, 1965) — The Beatles today concluded filming for their second feature film Help! with a second day of filming at Cliveden House, a 19th century stately home in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Continue reading The Beatles wrap up filming for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (May 11 1965)

Rural Electrification Administration (REA) created 90 years ago today (May 11 1935)


Video: 'Rural Electrification Administration Documentary'

(Saturday, May 11, 1935; during the Great Depression) — The Rural Electrification Administration (REA), one of the New Deal agencies started under U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, was created today with the primary goal of promoting rural electrification.