(Saturday, September 4, 1965) — “In the Midnight Hour” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘In the Midnight Hour’ by Wilson Pickett peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 4 1965)
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Chief Justice William Rehnquist dies 20 years ago this hour (Sep 3 2005)
Video: 'NBC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Chief Justice William Rehnquist Dies At 80'
(Saturday, September 3, 2005, shortly before 11:00 p.m. EDT) — U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, 80, died tonight in Arlington, Virginia, of thyroid cancer. Continue reading Chief Justice William Rehnquist dies 20 years ago this hour (Sep 3 2005)
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Online auction site eBay founded 30 years ago today (Sep 3 1995)
Video: 'eBay - How It Started'
(Sunday, September 3, 1995) — The online auction site eBay was founded today in San Jose, California, by Pierre Omidyar under the name “AuctionWeb.” Continue reading Online auction site eBay founded 30 years ago today (Sep 3 1995)
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‘The Yellow Rose of Texas’ by Mitch Miller peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 3 1955)
(Saturday, September 3, 1955) — “The Yellow Rose of Texas” by Mitch Miller was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for six non-consecutive weeks (Sep. 3/10/17/24, Oct. 1/15, 1955).
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‘Ain’t That a Shame’ by Pat Boone peaks at #2 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 3 1955)
(Saturday, September 3, 1955) — “Ain’t That a Shame” by Pat Boone was the #2 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for six consecutive weeks.
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Labor Day hurricane slams Florida Keys, claims 423 lives 90 years ago this hour (Sep 2 1935)
Video: 'This 1935 Florida Hurricane Has a Devastating Impact'
(Monday, September 2, 1935, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — A Labor Day hurricane, the strongest and most intense hurricane to make landfall in the United States, slammed into the Florida Keys today, claiming more than 400 lives. Continue reading Labor Day hurricane slams Florida Keys, claims 423 lives 90 years ago this hour (Sep 2 1935)
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‘George Bush doesn’t care about black people,’ Kanye West declares 20 years ago this hour (Sep 2 2005)
Video: 'Bush Doesn't Care About Black People'
(Friday, September 2, 2005, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — During A Concert for Hurricane Relief, a live TV benefit concert to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, rapper Kanye West, who would later be known for making several anti-Semitic remarks, went off-script to sharply criticize U.S. President George W. Bush, saying he “doesn’t care about black people.” Continue reading ‘George Bush doesn’t care about black people,’ Kanye West declares 20 years ago this hour (Sep 2 2005)
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens with all-star concert 40 years ago this hour (Sep 2 1995)
Video: 'Full Show | Concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame'
(Saturday, September 2, 1995, 7:30 p.m. EDT) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened tonight in Cleveland with an all-star concert at Cleveland Stadium featuring Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Al Green, Jerry Lee Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp and many others.
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‘You Are Not Alone’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 2 1995)
(Saturday, September 2, 1995) — “You Are Not Alone” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Are Not Alone’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 2 1995)
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The Doors record six-song demo in Los Angeles 60 years ago today (Sep 2 1965)
Video: 'The Doors - Primeras Demos (1965)' (6 tracks)
(Thursday, September 2, 1965) — Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, and John Densmore joined Ray’s brothers Rick and Jim and Patty Sullivan today at World-Pacific Studios at 8715 W. 3rd St. in Los Angeles, to record a six-song demo for The Doors, the band’s first known recording. Continue reading The Doors record six-song demo in Los Angeles 60 years ago today (Sep 2 1965)
