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Singer Karen Carpenter, 32, dies of heart failure due to complications from anorexia nervosa 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s


Video: 'Karen Carpenter Dies 2.4.1983 T.V. Coverage 001 by Ken Bertwell Jerry Dunphy'

(Friday, February 4, 1983, 9:51 a.m. PST) — Singer and drummer Karen Carpenter, who blended her silky voice with her brother Richard to record more than two dozen hits as the Carpenters, died today of heart failure due to complications from anorexia nervosa. She was 32. Continue reading Singer Karen Carpenter, 32, dies of heart failure due to complications from anorexia nervosa 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1983) →

Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, Television 2000s


Video: 'Michael Jackson talked about sharing his bed with kids, called it a 'beautiful thing'

(Monday, February 3, 2003, 9:00-10:50 p.m. GMT)  — American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist Michael Jackson, dubbed the “King of Pop” said tonight that he saw nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people during the premiere of the documentary Living With Michael Jackson on Britain’s ITV. Continue reading Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003) →

‘Crocodile Rock’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 3/10/17, 1973). Continue reading ‘Crocodile Rock’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973) →

‘Trouble Man’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Trouble Man” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a week. Continue reading ‘Trouble Man’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973) →

‘Hi, Hi, Hi’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Hi Hi Hi (Video Oficial)'

(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Hi, Hi, Hi” by (ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his new group) Wings peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a week. Continue reading ‘Hi, Hi, Hi’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973) →

‘Separate Ways’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973)

1970s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 3, 1973) — “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Separate Ways’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1973) →

Sixteenth Amendment to Constitution requiring that U.S. senators be ‘elected by the people’ 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1913)

1910s


Video: 'The 16th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series'

(Monday, February 3, 1913) — The Sixteenth Amendment, allowing Congress to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states on the basis of population, became part of the U.S. Constitution today after ratification by Delaware (the 36th of 48 states necessary for ratification). Continue reading Sixteenth Amendment to Constitution requiring that U.S. senators be ‘elected by the people’ 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1913) →

Famed music producer Phil Spector murders actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra, California, mansion 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'PrimeTime Live - Lana Clarkson/Phil Spector (January 27, 2005)'

(Monday, February 3, 2003, about 5:00 a.m. PST; during the murder of Lana Clarkson)  — American actress Lana Clarkson, 40, was found dead this morning in record producer Phil Spector’s mansion, the Pyrenees Castle, located in Alhambra, California. Continue reading Famed music producer Phil Spector murders actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra, California, mansion 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003) →

‘Four Chaplains’ among 674 Americans killed when transport ship torpedoed by Germans off Greenland 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1943)

1940s, World War II


Video: '75th Remembrance - The Four Chaplains & The Sinking of the USAT Dorchester'

(Wednesday, February 3, 1943, 12:55 a.m. West Greenland Time; during World War II)  — The U.S. troop transport Dorchester, with 904 men on board, was torpedoed today 150 miles off of the coast of Greenland by the German submarine U-233. Continue reading ‘Four Chaplains’ among 674 Americans killed when transport ship torpedoed by Germans off Greenland 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1943) →

‘Let Me Go the Right Way’ by The Supremes peaks at #90 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1963)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, February 2, 1963) — “Let Me Go the Right Way” by The Supremes peaked at #90 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Let Me Go the Right Way’ by The Supremes peaks at #90 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1963) →