Daily Archives: July 12, 2026

Barbara Jordan first African-American to deliver convention keynote address 50 years ago tonight (Jul 12 1976)

1970s


Video: 'Barbara Jordan 1976 DNC Keynote' (3 videos)

(Monday, July 12, 1976, evening EDT) — Rep. Barbara Jordan electrified delegates tonight of the 1976 Democratic National Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City with a driving keynote speech warning of the danger of America becoming a “collection of interest groups, each seeking to fulfill private dreams.” Continue reading Barbara Jordan first African-American to deliver convention keynote address 50 years ago tonight (Jul 12 1976) →

‘Holding Back the Years’ by Simply Red peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 12, 1986) — “Holding Back the Years” by Simply Red peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Holding Back the Years’ by Simply Red peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986) →

‘Your Wildest Dreams’ by The Moody Blues peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 12, 1986) — “Your Wildest Dreams” by The Moody Blues peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Your Wildest Dreams’ by The Moody Blues peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986) →

‘Tuff Enuff’ by The Fabulous Thunderbirds peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 12, 1986) — “Tuff Enuff” by The Fabulous Thunderbirds peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tuff Enuff’ by The Fabulous Thunderbirds peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986) →

‘Like a Rock’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 12, 1986) — “Like a Rock” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Like a Rock’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 12 1986) →