(Saturday, January 22, 1977) — “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
The track was Wonder’s fifth of ten number one hits on the chart (1963-1986).
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‘After the Lovin’’ by Engelbert Humperdinck peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1977)
(Saturday, January 22, 1977) — “After the Lovin'” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Somebody to Love’ by Queen peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1977)
(Saturday, January 22, 1977) — “Somebody to Love” by Queen peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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President Wilson calls for ‘peace without victory’ in Germany 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1917)
(Monday, January 22, 1917; during World War I) — With scant notice of his coming, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson appeared before the Senate today to plead for an end to war in Europe, calling for “peace without victory.”
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New York City ‘Mad Bomber’ arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1957)
Video: 'George P. Metesky confesses after being arrested in the United States. HD Stock Footage'
(Monday, January 21, 1957, shortly before midnight EST) — 53-year-old George Metesky, suspected of being the “Mad Bomber” who injured 15 people over a 16-year period, was arrested tonight in Waterbury, Connecticut. Continue reading New York City ‘Mad Bomber’ arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1957)
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The Monkees’ performance filmed documentary style for TV episode 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1967)
Video: 'The Monkees - Live in Phoenix, AZ. 1/21/1967' (7 videos)
(Saturday, January 21, 1967) — The Monkees’ performance tonight at the Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona, was filmed in documentary style and recorded (vocals were not properly captured and were later overdubbed) for “The Monkees on Tour,” the final episode of the band’s premiere season on NBC-TV. Continue reading The Monkees’ performance filmed documentary style for TV episode 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1967)
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‘Words of Love’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1967)
(Saturday, January 21, 1967) — “Words of Love” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Standing in the Shadows of Love’ by Four Tops peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1967)
(Saturday, January 21, 1967) — “Standing in the Shadows of Love” by the Four Tops peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Standing in the Shadows of Love’ by Four Tops peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1967)
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President Eisenhower, VP Nixon publicly sworn in for second terms 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1957)
Video: 'Jan. 21, 1957: Inaugural Ceremonies for Dwight D. Eisenhower'
(Monday, January 21, 1957, 12:22 p.m. EST) — President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 66, was publicly inaugurated today for a second term of office on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Earl Warren administering oath of office. Continue reading President Eisenhower, VP Nixon publicly sworn in for second terms 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1957)
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‘Colour My World’ by Petula Clark peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1967)
(Saturday, January 21, 1967) — “Colour My World” by Petula Clark peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
