Daily Archives: September 4, 2025

Albert Schweitzer, 90, dies at his hospital 60 years ago this hour (Sep 4 1965)


Video: 'Albert Schweitzer: My Life is My Argument' (Sept. 4, 1965, at 32:58)

(Thursday, September 4, 1965, 11:30 p.m. WAT)Albert Schweitzer, a German—and later French—theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary in Africa, also known for his historical work on Jesus, died tonight in his jungle hospital in Lambarene, Gabon. Continue reading Albert Schweitzer, 90, dies at his hospital 60 years ago this hour (Sep 4 1965)

Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Letting Go’/’You Gave Me the Answer’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1975)


Video: 'Letting Go (Remastered 2014 / Single Edit)'

(Thursday, September 4, 1975) — The single “Letting Go“/”You Gave Me the Answer” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his English-American band Wings was released today in the UK (Sep. 29, 1975 in the U.S.), the second single from the group’s album Venus and Mars. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Letting Go’/’You Gave Me the Answer’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1975)

‘Help!’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

(Saturday, September 4, 1965) — “Help!,” the title song to The Beatles’ second feature film, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sep. 4/11/18, 1965). Continue reading ‘Help!’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

‘Like a Rolling Stone’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)


Video: 'Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone (Official Audio)'

(Saturday, September 4, 1965) — “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’ by James Brown peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

(Saturday, September 4, 1965) — “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” by James Brown peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’ by James Brown peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

‘Nothing but Heartaches’ by The Supremes peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

(Saturday, September 4, 1965) — “Nothing but Heartaches” by The Supremes peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nothing but Heartaches’ by The Supremes peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

‘The Tracks of My Tears’ by The Miracles peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

(Saturday, September 4, 1965) — “The Tracks of My Tears” by The Miracles peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Tracks of My Tears’ by The Miracles peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

‘In the Midnight Hour’ by Wilson Pickett peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)

(Saturday, September 4, 1965) — “In the Midnight Hour” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘In the Midnight Hour’ by Wilson Pickett peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)