Daily Archives: April 9, 2026

‘Mr. Deeds Goes to Town’ premieres in Memphis 90 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1936)


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(Thursday, April 9, 1936, 8:00 p.m. CST)Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, a screwball comedy about a small-town poet who has to deal with the corruption of city life when he inherits a fortune, premiered tonight at the Malco theater in Memphis, Tennessee, to benefit Red Cross flood and tornado relief. Continue reading ‘Mr. Deeds Goes to Town’ premieres in Memphis 90 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1936)

‘(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)

(Saturday, April 9, 1966) — “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Apr. 9/16/23, 1966). Continue reading ‘(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)

‘Daydream’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)

(Saturday, April 9, 1966) — “Daydream” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Daydream’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)

‘Sure Gonna Miss Her’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)

(Saturday, April 9, 1966) — “Sure Gonna Miss Her” by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sure Gonna Miss Her’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)