Video: 'Lenny Bruce'
(Wednesday, August 3, 1966, about 5:30 p.m. PDT) — The body of Lenny Bruce, 40, the controversial nightclub comedian whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law, was found tonight in his home on Hollywood Boulevard. Continue reading Comic Lenny Bruce, 40, found dead in Hollywood home 60 years ago this hour (Aug 3 1966)
Video: 'The Rolling Stones Most Overlooked ‘60s Album'
(Wednesday, August 3, 1966) — The Rolling Stones began recording their fifth British studio album Between the Buttons today at RCA Studios in Hollywood. Continue reading The Rolling Stones begin recording next studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 3 1966)
(Saturday, August 3, 1996) — “Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)” by Los del Río peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 14 consecutive weeks (Aug. 3/10/17/24/31, Sept. 7/14/21/28, Oct. 5/12/19/26, Nov. 2, 1996). Continue reading ‘Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)’ by Los del Río peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 3 1996)
(Saturday, August 3, 1946) — “Surrender” by Perry Como with Russ Case and his Orchestra (recorded Apr. 2, 1946) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week.
Video: 'Wild Bill Hickok Shot - Decades TV Network' (Aug. 2, 1876, at 38:50)
(Wednesday, August 2, 1876, 4:15 p.m. local time) — James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok, the 39-year-old legendary gunfighter of the American West, was shot and killed today while playing poker at Nuttal & Mann’s Saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, by Jack McCall, who was later hanged. Continue reading Frontiersman ‘Wild Bill’ Hickok shot and killed in Deadwood 150 years ago this hour (Aug 2 1876)
(Saturday, August 2, 1986) — “Glory of Love” by Peter Cetera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 2/9, 1986). Continue reading ‘Glory of Love’ by Peter Cetera peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 2 1986)
(Saturday, August 2, 1986) — “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)’ by Pet Shop Boys peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Aug 2 1986)
Video: 'August 2, 1776 - The Day America signed Independence'
(Friday, August 2, 1776; during the American Revolutionary War and the American Revolution) — Delegates to the Second Continental Congress meeting today in Philadelphia began attaching their signatures to the Declaration of Independence, which had been approved July 4, 1776. Continue reading Delegates begin signing U.S. Declaration of Independence 250 years ago today (Aug 2 1776)
Video: 'Paul McCartney on David Frost At The Phonograph, 1966'
(Monday, August 1, 1966, 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed tonight for the David Frost At The Phonograph radio show, pre-recorded “as live” in Studio B15 in London’s Broadcasting House for broadcast on Aug. 6, 1966, at noon-1:30 p.m. on the BBC Light Programme.
Video: 'Colorado History: A look at the 1876 statehood'
(Tuesday, August 1, 1876) — U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation today admitting Colorado to the Union as the 38th state and earning it the moniker “Centennial State.” Continue reading Colorado admitted to Union as 38th state 150 years ago today (Aug 1 1876)
