(Saturday, January 29, 1983) — “You Got Lucky” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You Got Lucky’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1983)
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‘Shock the Monkey’ by Peter Gabriel peaks at #29 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1983)
(Saturday, January 29, 1983) — “Shock the Monkey” by Peter Gabriel peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Shock the Monkey’ by Peter Gabriel peaks at #29 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1983)
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Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album with brass overdub for ‘Single Pigeon’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1973)
Video: 'Single Pigeon (2018 Remaster)'
(Monday, January 29, 1973) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions today for the British-American rock band’s second studio album Red Rose Speedway with a short, improvised brass overdub for the song “Single Pigeon” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album with brass overdub for ‘Single Pigeon’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1973)
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First inductees named for Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1963)
Video: 'Ep. 245 - "The Jewel of Canton" (Pro Football Hall of Fame)'
(Tuesday, January 29, 1963) — The first charter members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame were named today in Canton, Ohio, including Sammy Baugh, Harold “Red” Grange, George Halas, Don Hutson, Earl “Curly” Lambeau, Bronko Nagurski and Jim Thorpe. Continue reading First inductees named for Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1963)
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U.S. President William McKinley born in Niles, Ohio 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1843)
Video: 'William McKinley: Building the American Century'
(Sunday, January 29, 1843) — William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901, was born today in Niles, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President William McKinley born in Niles, Ohio 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1843)
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U.S. President George W. Bush uses false claim to take nation to edge of war in State of the Union Address 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 2003)
Video: 'State Of The Union Address 2003' ("the Sixteen Words" at 49:47)
(Tuesday, January 28, 2003, 9:01 p.m. EST; during the Global War on Terrorism) — U.S. President George W. Bush, girding the nation for war with Iraq, said in his 2003 State of the Union Address tonight that Saddam Hussein had shown “utter contempt” for the world community and had to be held to account. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush uses false claim to take nation to edge of war in State of the Union Address 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 2003)
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U.S. involvement in Vietnam War ends after signing of Paris Peace Accords at Hôtel Majestic Paris 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
Video: 'SYND 27-1-73 SIGNING OF VIETNAM PEACE AGREEMENT'
(Saturday, January 27, 1973, agreement effective at 7:00 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The Vietnam War cease-fire agreement was signed today at the Majestic Hotel in Paris in eerie silence, without a word or a gesture to express the world’s relief that the years of war were officially ending. Continue reading U.S. involvement in Vietnam War ends after signing of Paris Peace Accords at Hôtel Majestic Paris 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
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Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘My Love’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
Video: 'My Love (2018 Remaster)'
(Saturday, January 27, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, completed recording the song “My Love” with light overdubbing to beef up the backing vocals today at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the group’s next single and next studio album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘My Love’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
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‘Superstition’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
(Saturday, January 27, 1973) — “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Superstition’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
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‘Your Mama Don’t Dance’ by Loggins and Messina peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
(Saturday, January 27, 1973) — “Your Mama Don’t Dance” by Loggins and Messina peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Your Mama Don’t Dance’ by Loggins and Messina peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
