(Saturday, December 21, 1985) — “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for for four consecutive weeks (Dec. 21/28, Jan. 4/11, 1985). Continue reading ‘Say You, Say Me’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Dec 21 1985)
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‘White Christmas’ by The Drifters peaks at #80 in USA 70 years ago today (Dec 21 1955)
(for the week ending Wednesday, December 21, 1955) — “White Christmas” by The Drifters featuring Clyde McPhatter and Bill Pinckney peaked at #80 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart (published Dec. 31, 1955) for one week. Continue reading ‘White Christmas’ by The Drifters peaks at #80 in USA 70 years ago today (Dec 21 1955)
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U.S. General George S. Patton dies 12 days after car accident 80 years ago this hour (Dec 21 1945)
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(Friday, December 21, 1945, 5:50 p.m. Central European Time) — General George S. Patton Jr., one of the most vivid figures among Allied combat leaders in World War II, died today in Heidelberg, Germany, 12 days after being seriously injured in a car accident. Patton was 60.
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Elton John, partner tie the knot in civil ceremony 20 years ago this hour (Dec 21 2005)
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(Wednesday, December 21, 2005, the newly hitched couple left the Guildhall at 11:44 a.m. GMT) — Rock star Elton John and his longtime partner, David Furnish, held a civil union ceremony today in Windsor, England, the first day that same-sex partnerships became legal in Britain.
