(Saturday, May 15, 1976) — “Boogie Fever” by The Sylvers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Boogie Fever’ by The Sylvers peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (May 15 1976)
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Paul McCartney & Wings perform second of two shows at The Spectrum in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour (May 14 1976)
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(Friday, May 14, 1976, show scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second 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 second of two shows at The Spectrum in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour (May 14 1976)
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‘Kicks’ by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)
(Saturday, May 14, 1966) — “Kicks” by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Kicks’ by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)
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‘How Does That Grab You, Darlin’ by Nancy Sinatra peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)
(Saturday, May 14, 1966) — “How Does That Grab You, Darlin” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘How Does That Grab You, Darlin’ by Nancy Sinatra peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)
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‘Message to Michael’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)
(Saturday, May 14, 1966) — “Message to Michael” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Shapes of Things’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)
(Saturday, May 14, 1966) — “Shapes of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shapes of Things’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)
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‘SOS’ by Rihanna peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (May 13 2006)
(Saturday, May 13, 2006) — “SOS” by Rihanna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 13/20/27, 2006).
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U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico 180 years ago today (May 13 1846)
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(Wednesday, May 13, 1846; during the Mexican-American War) — The U.S. Congress approved a declaration of war on Mexico requested by President James Polk today after a few hours of debate on a vote of 40-2 in the Senate and 174-14 in the House. Continue reading U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico 180 years ago today (May 13 1846)
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Paul McCartney & Wings perform at The Spectrum in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1976)
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(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)
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‘Top Gun’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago tonight (May 12 1986)
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(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)
