(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — “Tell Her No” by The Zombies peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tell Her No’ by The Zombies peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)
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‘Shake’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)
(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — “Shake” by Sam Cooke peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shake’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)
‘The Boy from New York City’ by The Ad Libs peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)
(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — “The Boy from New York City” by The Ad Libs peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Boy from New York City’ by The Ad Libs peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)
‘4-by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)
(Saturday, February 27, 1965) — The “4-by the Beatles” extended player by The Beatles debuted today at #81 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘4-by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 27 1965)
Harlem is quiet as crowds watch Malcolm X rites 60 years ago this hour (Feb 27 1965)
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(Saturday, February 27, 1965, 9:30 a.m. EST) — Malcolm X, a black nationalist who had told African-Americans they must meet violence with violence, went to his grave today eulogized as a man who died believing in the brotherhood of man. Continue reading Harlem is quiet as crowds watch Malcolm X rites 60 years ago this hour (Feb 27 1965)
Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Venus and Mars’ song in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Feb 26 1975)
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(Wednesday, February 26, 1975) — After six weeks of recording in New Orleans, Paul McCartney and Wings moved sessions for their upcoming studio album to Wally Heider Recording Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Venus and Mars’ song in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Feb 26 1975)
Napoleon escapes exile on Elba and sails back to France in daring bid for power 210 years ago today (Feb 26 1815)
Video: '26th February 1815: Napoleon Bonaparte escapes exile on the Mediterranean island of Elba'
(Sunday, February 26, 1815) — Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the Island of Elba today and headed back to France in a bid to regain power.
‘Take a Bow’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Feb 25 1995)
(Saturday, February 25, 1995) — “Take a Bow” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Feb. 25, Mar. 4/11/18/25, Apr. 1/8, 1995). Continue reading ‘Take a Bow’ by Madonna peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Feb 25 1995)
The Beatles film stadium scene for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (Feb 25 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Feb. 25, 1965, at 4:03-4:56)
(Thursday, February 25, 1965) — The third day of filming for The Beatles’ Help! today involved a return to Interfield Road in Nassau, New Providence Island, where they had appeared before the cameras the previous day. Continue reading The Beatles film stadium scene for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (Feb 25 1965)
The Beatles film cycling scene for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (Feb 24 1965)
(Wednesday, February 24, 1965) — The Beatles had their first full day of filming for their second feature film Help! today, beginning the 8.30am-5.30pm schedule that was maintained throughout their two-week Bahamanian shoot. Continue reading The Beatles film cycling scene for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (Feb 24 1965)