(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “Don’t Forbid Me” by Pat Boone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week.
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‘Young Love’ by Sonny James peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1957)
(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “Young Love” by Sonny James peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week.
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‘The Banana Boat Song’ by The Tarriers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 9 1957)
(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “The Banana Boat Song” by The Tarriers peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week.
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Former Reagan NSC advisor Bud McFarlane attempts suicide 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1987)
Video: 'February 1987 - Mitch Daniels on Troubles of John McFarlane'
(Monday February 9, 1987, at about 8:00 a.m. EST) — Robert McFarlane, the former White House national security adviser and a prominent figure in investigations of the secret sale of arms to Iran, was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital today after taking an overdose of Valium, according to his lawyers. Continue reading Former Reagan NSC advisor Bud McFarlane attempts suicide 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1987)
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The Doors begin recording second studio album 50 years ago this hour #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 8 1967)
Video: 'My Eyes Have Seen You'
(Wednesday, February 8, 1967, 3:00-6:00 p.m. PST) — The American rock band The Doors began recording their second studio album Strange Days today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, tracking “My Eyes Have Seen You.” Continue reading The Doors begin recording second studio album 50 years ago this hour #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 8 1967)
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience complete ‘Purple Haze’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1967)
Video: 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Purple Haze (Live at the Atlanta Pop Festival)'
(Wednesday, February 8, 1967) — The Jimi Hendrix Experience today finished recording “Purple Haze,” adding the final vocal/guitar overdubs at Olympic Studios in London, for release on Mar. 17, 1967. Continue reading The Jimi Hendrix Experience complete ‘Purple Haze’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1967)
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Senate elects Richard Mentor Johnson as 9th U.S. Vice President 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1837)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1836'
(Wednesday, February 8, 1837, during the United States presidential election, 1836) — Democratic Rep. Richard Mentor Johnson of Kentucky became the first Vice President of the United States chosen by the Senate today, defeating Whig VP nominee Rep. Francis Granger of New York by a vote of 36 to 16 divided strictly along party lines. Continue reading Senate elects Richard Mentor Johnson as 9th U.S. Vice President 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1837)
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‘Open Your Heart’ by Madonna at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1987)
(Saturday, February 7, 1987) — “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
It was Madonna’s fifth of twelve number one hits on the chart (1984-2000).
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Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording sixth studio album 40 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 7 1977)
Video: 'London Town' (14 videos)
(Monday, February 7, 1977) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings began recording their six studio album London Town today at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording sixth studio album 40 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 7 1977)
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The Beatles complete ‘Penny Lane’ promo video 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - Penny Lane'
(Tuesday, February 7, 1967) — The Beatles completed their work on the promo clip for “Penny Lane” today, the second of a two-day shoot, which had begun Feb. 5, 1967, at Knole Park in Sevenoaks, Kent, where they had made the “Strawberry Fields Forever” promo on January 30-31, 1967. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Penny Lane’ promo video 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1967)
