Daily Archives: May 12, 2026

Paul McCartney & Wings perform at The Spectrum in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1976)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Spectrum, Philadelphia, USA (Wednesday 12th May 1976)'

(Wednesday, May 12, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of two shows tonight at the Spectrum in Philadelphia on the the sixth stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at The Spectrum in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1976)

‘Top Gun’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago tonight (May 12 1986)


Video: 'Top Gun' trailer

(Monday, May 12, 1986)Top Gun, an action drama film about a hotheaded pilot who struggles to survive an exclusive training program, premiered tonight at Loews Astor Plaza at the corner of Broadway and 44th Street in New York City. Continue reading ‘Top Gun’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago tonight (May 12 1986)

‘Long Tall Sally’ by Little Richard peaks at #6 in USA 70 years ago today (May 12 1956)

(Saturday, May 12, 1956) — “Long Tall Sally” by Little Richard peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Long Tall Sally’ by Little Richard peaks at #6 in USA 70 years ago today (May 12 1956)

‘R-O-C-K’ by Bill Haley and His Comets peaks at #16 in USA 70 years ago today (May 12 1956)

(Saturday, May 12, 1956) — “R-O-C-K” by Bill Haley and His Comets peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘R-O-C-K’ by Bill Haley and His Comets peaks at #16 in USA 70 years ago today (May 12 1956)