(Saturday, July 31, 1965) — “What’s New Pussycat?” by Tom Jones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ by Tom Jones peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)
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‘Cara Mia’ by Jay and the Americans peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)
(Saturday, July 31, 1965) — “Cara Mia” by Jay and the Americans peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cara Mia’ by Jay and the Americans peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)
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‘Yes, I’m Ready’ by Barbara Mason peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)
(Saturday, July 31, 1965) — “Yes, I’m Ready” by Barbara Mason peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Yes, I’m Ready’ by Barbara Mason peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)
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Assembly of ‘Little Boy’ atomic bomb completed 80 years ago today (July 31 1945)
(Tuesday, July 31, 1945; during Potsdam Conference of World War II) — The atomic bomb, codenamed “Little Boy,” was successfully assembled today on Tinian Island and is now ready for deployment against Japan. Continue reading Assembly of ‘Little Boy’ atomic bomb completed 80 years ago today (July 31 1945)
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Hurricane sinks 1715 Treasure Fleet 310 years ago today (July 31 1715)
Video: 'The Hurricane and the 1715 Treasure Fleet'
(Sunday, July 31, 1715) — A fleet of Spanish ships carrying gold, silver and jewelry sank today during a hurricane off the east Florida coast, scattering most of their treasure along the ocean floor. Continue reading Hurricane sinks 1715 Treasure Fleet 310 years ago today (July 31 1715)
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Former U.S. President Andrew Johnson, 66, dies in Elizabethton, Tennessee 150 years ago this hour (July 31 1875)
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(Tuesday, July 31, 1875, 2:00 a.m. local time) — Former President Andrew Johnson, who had recently returned to national office as a United States Senator, died early this morning after suffering a second stroke at his daughter’s home near Elizabethton, Tennessee. He was 66. Continue reading Former U.S. President Andrew Johnson, 66, dies in Elizabethton, Tennessee 150 years ago this hour (July 31 1875)
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U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Medicare bill 60 years ago this hour (July 30 1965)
Video: 'July 30, 1965 | LBJ Signs Medicare Bill'
(Friday, July 30, 1965, 2:55 p.m. CDT) — U.S. President Lyndon Johnson flew to Independence, Missouri, today and signed into law Medicare, a national social insurance program for Americans aged 65 and older who have worked and paid into the system, in a moving tribute to former President Harry S. Truman. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Medicare bill 60 years ago this hour (July 30 1965)
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Labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa disappears 50 years ago this hour (July 30 1975)
Video: 'What Never Added Up About Jimmy Hoffa's Disappearance'
(Wednesday, July 30, 1975, approximately 2:45 p.m. EDT) — Former Teamsters president James R. “Jimmy” Hoffa, one of the most powerful and controversial labor leaders in American history, was reported missing today after failing to return home from a meeting at a suburban Detroit restaurant. Continue reading Labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa disappears 50 years ago this hour (July 30 1975)
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The Beatles interviewed during rehearsals in London 60 years ago today (July 30 1965)
(Friday, July 30, 1965) — The Beatles were interviewed today by Dibbs Mather (click here to listen to a 0:46 second clip) for a BBC Transcription Service disc titled The Beatles during rehearsals for a live TV broadcast scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 1, 1965, from Saville Theatre in London.
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Challenger limps into a low orbit as an engine fails 40 years ago this hour (July 29 1985)
Video: 'STS-51F launch, abort & landing (7-29-85)'
(Monday, July 29, 1985, 5:00 p.m. EDT) — The space shuttle Challenger began an 8-day mission today that got off to a shaky start: the spacecraft achieved a safe orbit even though one of its main engines shut down prematurely after lift-off. Continue reading Challenger limps into a low orbit as an engine fails 40 years ago this hour (July 29 1985)
