(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Count Me In” by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Count Me In’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
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‘Ooo Baby Baby’ by The Miracles peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Ooo Baby Baby” by The Miracles peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ooo Baby Baby’ by The Miracles peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
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‘Whipped Cream’ by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaks at #68 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Whipped Cream” by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Whipped Cream’ by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaks at #68 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
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Bob Dylan films early promo clip for ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
Video: 'Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues (Official HD Video)'
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — Bob Dylan made one of the earliest pop music videos today when he filmed a promotional clip today for his current single, “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” Continue reading Bob Dylan films early promo clip for ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
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Churchill hails one victory, pledges crushing of Japan 80 years ago this hour (May 8 1945)
Video: 'The Fruits Of Victory (1945)'
(Tuesday, May 8, 1945, 3:00 p.m. British Double Summer Time; on the Western Front of World War II) — British Prime Minister Churchill formally proclaimed the end of the war in Europe today, broadcasting to the world that the “evildoers *** are now prostrate before us.” But the jubilating people of Britain heard from the Prime Minister and… Continue reading Churchill hails one victory, pledges crushing of Japan 80 years ago this hour (May 8 1945)
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President Truman announces Germany’s surrender, declares Victory in Europe Day 80 years ago this hour (May 8 1945)
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(Tuesday, May 8, 1945, 9:00 a.m. EWT; on the Western Front of World War II) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman, on his 61st birthday, announced on radio this morning that Nazi Germany’s forces had surrendered, and that “the flags of freedom fly all over Europe” (click here for a clip of this day on “American Experience: Truman” at 1:41:50). Continue reading President Truman announces Germany’s surrender, declares Victory in Europe Day 80 years ago this hour (May 8 1945)
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Sétif and Guelma massacre begins in Algeria as French authorities clash with protesters 80 years ago this hour (May 8 1945)
Video: 'Algeria's first National Remembrance Day for the Setif Massacre'
(Tuesday, May 8, 1945, approximately 8:00 a.m. Western European Summer Time; part of the aftermath of World War II) — The Sétif and Guelma massacre began today in Algeria as French authorities clashed with protesters celebrating the surrender of Nazi Germany and calling for freedom from colonial rule; tens of thousands of Algerians are believed to have died in weeks of violence.
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‘Hollaback Girl’ by Gwen Stefani peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (May 7 2005)
(Saturday, May 7, 2005) — “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (May 7/14/21/28, 2005).
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The Beatles film ‘Paul on the floor’ scene for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 7 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (May 7, 1965, at 32:55-35:44)
(Friday, May 7, 1965) — Following their three-day shoot on Salisbury Plain for Help!, The Beatles today returned to Twickenham Film Studios to film the ‘exciting adventure of Paul on the floor’ scene in which Paul McCartney is accidentally injected with reducing fluid, loses his clothes, and misses out on much of the action while various people make a play for Ringo Starr’s ring.
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New York greets Nazi Germany’s surrender with cheers and caution as city awaits official V-E Day 80 years ago today (May 7 1945)
(Monday, May 7, 1945; during World War II) — New York City’s millions reacted in two sharply contrasting ways today to the news of the unconditional surrender of the German armies. Continue reading New York greets Nazi Germany’s surrender with cheers and caution as city awaits official V-E Day 80 years ago today (May 7 1945)
