(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “Island Girl” by Elton John peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 1/8/15, 1975). Continue reading ‘Island Girl’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
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‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “You” by former Beatle George Harrison peaks at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
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‘Venus and Mars’/’Rock Show’ by Wings debuts at #82 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “Venus and Mars/Rock Show” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #82 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars’/’Rock Show’ by Wings debuts at #82 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
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The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)
Video: 'The Music Of Lennon and McCartney (Full TV Special 12/16/1965)'
(Monday, November 1, 1965) — The Beatles began taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)
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Ebony magazine first published 80 years ago today (Nov 1 1945)
Video: 'Ebony Magazine was first published on Nov. 1, 1945 | Today In History'
(Thursday, November 1, 1945) — Ebony, a monthly magazine geared toward African-American readers, was first published today.
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Unpopular Stamp Act goes into effect 260 years ago today (Nov 1 1765)
Video: 'Stamp Act of 1765'
(Friday, November 1, 1765; during the American Revolution) — The Stamp Act, requiring that many printed materials be produced on stamped paper produced in London, went into effect today, prompting stiff resistance from American colonists.
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Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Perth Entertainment Centre, WA (MPL Footage) - 1 November 1975'
(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Entertainment Centre in Perth. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)
