(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Go Away Little Girl” by The Happenings peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Go Away Little Girl’ by The Happenings peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Mr. Spaceman” by The Byrds peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Spaceman’ by The Byrds peaks at #36 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Mas Que Nada” by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaked at #47 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mas Que Nada’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)
Video: 'Israel Invades Egypt - Britain Acts (1956)'
(Monday, October 29, 1956, at about 3:00 p.m. EET; during the Suez Crisis) — Israel invaded the Sinai Peninsula today and pushed Egyptian forces back toward the Suez Canal. Continue reading Israel invades Egypt, triggering Suez Crisis that draws in Britain and France 70 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1956)
Video: 'Laugh (Original Stereo Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Friday, October 28, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees recorded “Laugh” and “I’ll Be Back Up On My Feet” (first recorded version) tonight at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record ‘Laugh’ and ‘I’ll Be Back Up On My Feet’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1966)
Video: 'Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show (Second appearance, Full show)'
(Sunday, October 28, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Elvis Presley performed “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Love Me” and “Hound Dog” tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 at 1697–1699 Broadway, between 53rd and 54th streets, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading Elvis Presley performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1956)
Video: 'How They Built the Statue of Liberty.mov' (Oct. 28, 1886, at 16:37)
(Thursday, October 28, 1886, around 4:37 p.m. EST) — The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated today in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. Continue reading Statue of Liberty dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland 140 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1886)
(Saturday, October 28, 2006) — “Money Maker” by Ludacris featuring Pharrell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 2006).
Video: 'Sometime in the Morning (Original Stereo Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Thursday, October 27, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-? PDT) — The Monkees completed recording “Sometime In The Morning,” “I Don’t Think You Know Me” (second recorded version), and “Hold On Girl” (& possibly other dates) tonight at RCA Victor Studio in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees complete three tracks 60 years ago this hour (Oct 27 1966)
Video: '2006 World Series, Game 5: Tigers @ Cardinals'
(Friday, October 27, 2006, at about 7:30-10:26 p.m. CDT) — The St. Louis Cardinals won the 2006 World Series tonight, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading St. Louis Cardinals win World Series in four games 20 years ago this hour (Oct 27 2006)
