(Saturday, March 22, 1986) — “These Dreams” by Heart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘These Dreams’ by Heart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
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‘Secret Lovers’ by Atlantic Starr peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
(Saturday, March 22, 1986) — “Secret Lovers” by Atlantic Starr peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Secret Lovers’ by Atlantic Starr peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
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‘Nikita’ by Elton John peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
(Saturday, March 22, 1986; during the Cold War) — “Nikita” by Elton John peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Nikita’ by Elton John peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
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Principal photography for first ‘Star Wars’ movie begins 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
Video: 'Bad Motivator'
(Monday, March 22, 1976) — Principal photography for the first Star Wars movie, directed by George Lucas, began today in the Tunisian desert for the scenes on Tatooine. Continue reading Principal photography for first ‘Star Wars’ movie begins 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
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GM President James Roche apologizes to Ralph Nader 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1966)
(Tuesday, March 22, 1966) — General Motors President James M. Roche apologized today to consumer advocate Ralph Nader for the company’s intimidation and harassment campaign against him during a Senate subcommittee today in Washington, D.C. Continue reading GM President James Roche apologizes to Ralph Nader 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1966)
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Carl Perkins severely injured in car crash 70 years ago this morning (Mar 22 1956)
Video: 'Carl Perkins’ Career Never Recovered After His Car Crash'
(Thursday, March 22, 1956, shortly before sunrise EST) — Musician Carl Perkins, 23, was severely injured this morning when the car he was riding in crashed on Route 13 between Dover and Woodside, Delaware. Continue reading Carl Perkins severely injured in car crash 70 years ago this morning (Mar 22 1956)
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Social media website Twitter established 20 years ago this hour (Mar 21 2006)
Video: 'From Startup to Elon Musk: The History of Twitter'
(Monday, March 21, 2006, 9:50 p.m. PST) — The social media website Twitter was established with the sending of the first “tweet” by co-founder Jack Dorsey, who wrote: “just setting up my twttr.” Continue reading Social media website Twitter established 20 years ago this hour (Mar 21 2006)
