(Monday, January 19, 1976) — Promoter Bill Sargent today offered the four former Beatles an unprecedented $30 million to reunite for a single concert in the United States, six years after the famed British rock group split up. Continue reading The Beatles offered $30 million to reunite for a single concert 50 years ago today (Jan 19 1976)
(Saturday, January 19, 1946) — “I Can’t Begin to Tell You” by Bing Crosby with Carmen Cavallaro at the piano was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week.
Video: 'Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley - News At Ten Divorce Report'
(Thursday, January 18, 1996) — Citing irreconcilable differences, Lisa Marie Presley, the 27-year-old daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley, filed divorce papers today in Los Angeles Superior Court asking that her 20-month marriage to another rock legend, Michael Jackson, 37, be ended. Continue reading Lisa Marie Presley files for divorce from Michael Jackson 30 years ago today (Jan 18 1996)
(Saturday, January 18, 1986) — “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne & Friends (Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 18/25, Feb. 1/8, 1986). Continue reading ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ by Dionne & Friends peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1986)
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(Saturday, January 17, 1976, 11:50 p.m.-1:20 a.m. EST) — A samurai (John Belushi) runs a late-night deli, where a customer (Buck Henry) is impressed with his unique way of slicing sandwiches on tonight’s episode of the NBC late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show NBC’s Saturday Night. Continue reading ‘Samurai Deli’ sketch featured on ‘Saturday Night’ 50 years ago this hour (Jan 17 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “I Write the Songs” by Barry Manilow peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Write the Songs’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Fox on the Run” by Sweet peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Fox on the Run’ by Sweet peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)” by Glen Campbell peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Over My Head” by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Over My Head’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
Video: 'Ringo Starr-Blast from Your Past (1975)' (10 videos)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — Blast from Your Past, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, featuring eight singles, one B-side and one album track released between 1970 and 1975, peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks.
