Video: 'Modern Times' trailer
(Wednesday, February 5, 1936, 8:30 p.m. EST) — The gala world premiere of Modern Times, a comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin in which his iconic Little Tramp character struggles to survive in the modern, industrialized world, was held tonight at the Rivoli Theatre at 1620 Broadway (at 49th street) in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading ‘Modern Times’ premieres in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Feb 5 1936)
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “My Love” by Petula Clark peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 5/12, 1966). Continue reading ‘My Love’ by Petula Clark peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In)” by The T-Bones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In)’ by The T-Bones peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “The Men In My Little Girl’s Life” by Mike Douglas peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Men In My Little Girl’s Life’ by Mike Douglas peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “Tijuana Taxi” by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tijuana Taxi’ by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaks at #38 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore” by The Young Rascals peaked at #52 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore’ by The Young Rascals peaks at #52 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “Michelle” by Billy Vaughn His Orchestra and Chorus (composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #77 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 20'
(Saturday, February 5, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — While the Beatles are visiting Bavaria, George goofs up by bragging that he is the Liverpool Champion ice skater, and later, after much walking and sight-seeing in Madrid, John and Paul stop at Joses Jideaway for a rest on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
Video: 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' trailer
(Wednesday, February 5, 1956) — Invasion of the Body Snatchers, a science fiction film about soulless pods that take over the inhabitants of a small California town, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ released in U.S. theaters 70 years ago today (Feb 5 1956)
