(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Fly Away” by John Denver (with Olivia Newton-John on backup vocals) peaks at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fly Away’ by John Denver peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Clinton offers challenge to nation, declaring, ‘era of big government is over’ 30 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1996)
Video: 'From the archives: Clinton says "era of big government is over" in 1996 State of the Union address'
(Tuesday, January 23, 1996, 9:14 p.m. EST) — Offering his own idea of limited government to compete with the Republican vision, U.S. President Bill Clinton tonight challenged the nation to provide enough educational opportunities, economic security and freedom from crime to allow Americans to make the most of an “age of possibility.”
In an election-year State of the Union Message intended far more for voters than for the Republican-controlled Congress, Clinton separated himself from Democratic orthodoxy, twice pronouncing that the “era of big government is over.”
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‘Donny & Marie’ variety series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1976)
Video: 'The Donny & Marie Show -- The Opening of the First Show'
(Friday, January 23, 1976, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Donny & Marie, the first variety television show hosted by a brother and sister team, Donny and Marie Osmond, premiered tonight on ABC.
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Rick Nelson performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1966)
Video: 'Ricky Nelson "Your Kind Of Lovin'" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, January 23, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Rick Nelson performed “Your Kind of Lovin” and “Fire Breathin’ Dragon” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Rick Nelson performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1966)
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First Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees honored 40 years ago this hour (Jan 23 1986)
Video: '1986 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony' (15 videos)
(Thursday, January 23, 1986, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST) — The first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including Elvis Presley, James Brown, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis, were honored tonight during a ceremony in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in New York City.
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The Whiting Sisters perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Jan 22 1956)
Video: 'Margaret & Barbara Whiting "Ain't We Got Fun" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, January 22, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Whiting Sisters (Richard Whiting’s daughters Margaret and Barbara) performed “Ain’t We Got Fun” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Whiting Sisters perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Jan 22 1956)
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‘Day Tripper’ by The Beatles peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
Video: 'Day Tripper (2023 Mix)'
(Saturday, January 22, 1966) — “Day Tripper” by The Beatles peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Day Tripper’ by The Beatles peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
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‘You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
(Saturday, January 22, 1966) — “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
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‘Just Like Me’ by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
(Saturday, January 22, 1966) — “Just Like Me” by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just Like Me’ by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
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‘Thunderball’ by Tom Jones peaks at #25 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
(Saturday, January 22, 1966) — “Thunderball” by Tom Jones peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thunderball’ by Tom Jones peaks at #25 in USA 60 years ago today (Jan 22 1966)
