(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 14/21/28, 1965). Continue reading ‘I Got You Babe’ by Sonny & Cher peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
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‘Don’t Just Stand There’ by Patty Duke peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “Don’t Just Stand There” by Patty Duke peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Just Stand There’ by Patty Duke peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
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‘I Want Candy’ by The Strangeloves peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “I Want Candy” by The Strangeloves peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Want Candy’ by The Strangeloves peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
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‘I’m a Fool’ by Dino, Desi & Billy peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
(Saturday, August 14, 1965) — “I’m a Fool” by Dino, Desi & Billy peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m a Fool’ by Dino, Desi & Billy peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 14 1965)
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Japanese emperor orders military to accept Allied ultimatum 80 years ago today (Aug 14 1945)
Video: 'The World at War: The Bomb: February-September 1945 (24 of 26)' (Aug. 14, 1945, at 48:38)
(Tuesday, August 14, 1945; during World War II) — Japanese Emperor Hirohito met with his most senior Army and Navy officers again today and told them they must accept the Allied ultimatum to surrender. Continue reading Japanese emperor orders military to accept Allied ultimatum 80 years ago today (Aug 14 1945)
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‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ premieres in London 50 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1975)
Video: 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' trailer
(Thursday, August 14, 1975, 10:00 a.m. British Summer Time) — The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a musical comedy horror film about a young engaged couple whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where they seek a telephone to call for help, opened today at the Rialto Cinema on Coventry Street in London. Continue reading ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ premieres in London 50 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1975)
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Jefferson Starship debut at Matrix Club opening in San Francisco 60 years ago tonight (Aug 13 1965)
(Friday, August 13, 1965) — Jefferson Airplane made its first appearance tonight, at the opening of the Matrix Club in San Francisco.
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The Beatles interviewed by Larry Kane in New York City 60 years ago tonight (Aug 13 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles' Interviews America '64-'65 by Larry Kane Part 3' (Aug. 13, 1965, at 6:42)
(Friday, August 13, 1965, evening EDT) — The Beatles were interviewed tonight by Larry Kane of WFUN-AM in Miami at the Warwick Hotel, hours after their arrival in New York City to promote the group’s second North American tour, sixteen concerts in ten cities beginning Aug. 15, 1965.
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The Beatles hold press conference at Warwick Hotel in New York 60 years ago today (Aug 13 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles hold press conference upon arrival [Warwick Hotel, New York, United States]'
(Friday, August 13, 1965, late afternoon/early evening) — The Beatles held a press conference today at the Warwick Hotel, a luxury hotel at 65 West 54th Street, on the northeastern corner with Sixth Avenue, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, just hours after their arrival for the group’s second North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference at Warwick Hotel in New York 60 years ago today (Aug 13 1965)
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The Beatles arrive at JFK Airport in New York for North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 13 1965)
Video: 'Beatles Arrive in NYC (1965)' (JFK arrival at 0:02-2:10)
(Friday, August 13, 1965, 2:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived at JFK Airport in New York City (from London) this afternoon for the group’s second North American tour, sixteen concerts in ten cities.
