(Saturday, September 25, 1954) — “Hey There” by Rosemary Clooney peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Sep. 25, Oct. 2/9/16/23/30, 1954). Continue reading ‘Hey There’ by Rosemary Clooney peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1954)
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U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1944)
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(Saturday, September 23, 1944, 9:31 p.m. EWT; during the 1944 United States presidential election campaign, held during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opened his campaign for a fourth term tonight, derisively defending Fala, his black Scottie dog, against a Republican political attack. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt opens campaign for fourth term with hilarious ‘Fala’ speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1944)
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Former Beatle George Harrison launches ‘Ravi Shankar’s Music Festival from India’ tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 23 1974)
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(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Former Beatle George Harrison introduced Ravi Shankar on stage tonight at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the Music Festival’s debut performance, ] before accompanying them on a short tour of Europe. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison launches ‘Ravi Shankar’s Music Festival from India’ tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 23 1974)
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‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single by John Lennon released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1974)
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(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon released “Whatever Gets You thru the Night”/“Beef Jerky” single by former Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 4, 1974 in the UK), the lead single from his forthcoming album Walls and Bridges. Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single by John Lennon released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1974)
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‘Friends’ television sitcom premieres on NBC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1994)
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(Thursday, September 22, 1994, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Friends, an American television sitcom that revolves around six friends in their 20s and early 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City, premiered tonight on NBC. Continue reading ‘Friends’ television sitcom premieres on NBC 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1994)
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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ musical opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1964)
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(Tuesday, September 22, 1964, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — Fiddler on the Roof, the poignant and powerful musical that explores the struggles of a Jewish father to uphold his religious traditions amid the encroaching influences of the outside world, opened tonight on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre (located at 249 West 45th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan) in New York City. Continue reading ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ musical opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1964)
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‘Missing You’ by John Waite peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1984)
(Saturday, September 22, 1984) — “Missing You” by John Waite peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Missing You’ by John Waite peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1984)
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‘The Warrior’ by Scandal peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1984)
(Saturday, September 22, 1984) — “The Warrior by Scandal peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Warrior’ by Scandal peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1984)
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Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Mother’s Pride’ jingle under alias ‘The Whippets’ at EMI Studios in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1974)
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(Sunday, September 22, 1974) — In a session shrouded in mystery, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, recording under the alias “The Whippets,” laid down two unique tracks at EMI Studios today in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Mother’s Pride’ jingle under alias ‘The Whippets’ at EMI Studios in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1974)
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John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with relaxed KSAN-FM interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 21 1974)
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(Saturday, September 21, 1974, evening PDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon continued his promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges (which would be released in five days, first in the U.S.) with a notable appearance on KSAN-FM today in San Francisco. Continue reading John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with relaxed KSAN-FM interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 21 1974)
