(Saturday, August 18, 1956) — “Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)” by Doris Day peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for three weeks (Aug. 18/25, Sept. 1, 1956).
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U.S. forces occupy Santa Fe in present-day New Mexico 180 years ago today (Aug 18 1846)
Video: '#OnThisDate August 18, 1846: Santa Fe Secured'
(Thursday, August 18, 1846; during the Mexican-American War) — U.S. forces led by Gen. Stephen W. Kearny occupied Santa Fe today in present-day New Mexico, bringing nearly two and a half centuries of Spanish and Mexican rule to an end without firing a shot.
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Adlai Stevenson accepts Democratic presidential nomination 70 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1956)
Video: '1956 Adlai Stevenson Democratic Convention Acceptance speech'
(Friday, August 17, 1956, approximately 10:00 p.m. CDT) — Former Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois accepted the Democratic nomination for president of the United States tonight at the 1956 Democratic National Convention meeting at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. Continue reading Adlai Stevenson accepts Democratic presidential nomination 70 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1956)
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The Beatles perform second of two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles / Live At The Maple Leaf Gardens / 17/8/1966 / Evening Show'
(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.
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The Beatles hold press conference between two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Toronto Press Conference (17 August 1966) Audio Only'
(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles held a press conference between their two shows today at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference between two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)
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The Beatles perform first of two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada (August 17, 1966 / Afternoon Show)'
(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, approximately 5:30 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start 4:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)
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‘C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)’ by Quad City DJ’s peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 17 1996)
(Saturday, August 17, 1996) — “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)” by Quad City DJ’s peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)’ by Quad City DJ’s peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 17 1996)
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‘Change the World’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #5 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 17 1996)
(Saturday, August 17, 1996) — “Change the World” by Eric Clapton peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Change the World’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #5 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 17 1996)
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The Beatles perform at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour (Aug 16 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The John F Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia, USA (Tuesday 16th August 1966)'
(Tuesday, August 16, 1966, approximately 9:30 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start 8:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour (Aug 16 1966)
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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison interviewed in Philadelphia 60 years ago today (Aug 16 1966)
Podcast episode: '18 Cleveland (mid-14 August 1966)' (Aug. 16, 1966, Paul interview at 16:49)
(Tuesday, August 16, 1966) — Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison of The Beatles were interviewed tonight by Ken Douglas (Paul), Bess Coleman and Jerry Leighton (Ringo) and Jim Stagg (George) while the band was in Philadelphia, the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison interviewed in Philadelphia 60 years ago today (Aug 16 1966)
