(Saturday, December 12, 1964) — “Mr. Lonely” by Bobby Vinton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Lonely’ by Bobby Vinton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
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‘She’s Not There’ by The Zombies peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
(Saturday, December 12, 1964) — “She’s Not There” by The Zombies peaked today at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘She’s Not There’ by The Zombies peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
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‘I’m into Something Good’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
(Saturday, December 12, 1964) — “I’m into Something Good” by Herman’s Hermits peaked today at #13 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m into Something Good’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
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‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
(Monday, December 12, 1964) — The Beatles’ Story, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, debuted at #97 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)
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‘The Godfather Part II’ epic crime film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1974)
Video: 'The Godfather Part II' trailer
(Thursday, December 12, 1974, 9:00 a.m. EST) — The Godfather Part II, a crime epic film that follows the Corleone family as they move to Nevada and make the casino business their major income source, premiered today at Loew’s State Theatre at 1540 Broadway in Times Square in New York City. Continue reading ‘The Godfather Part II’ epic crime film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1974)
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George Harrison performs at Providence Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison Backstage At Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island - 11 December'
(Wednesday, December 11, 1974, evening EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on the 22nd stop of his 26-city, 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Providence Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1974)
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‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 2004)
(Saturday, December 11, 2004) — “Drop It Like It’s Hot” by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 11/18/25, 2004). Continue reading ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 2004)
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Legendary singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, 33, shot dead at Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1964)
Video: 'The Killing Of Sam Cooke: Who Murdered Soul? (Murder Mystery Documentary) | Real Stories'
(Friday, December 11, 1964, 3:00 a.m. PST) — Singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, ranked 16th on Rolling Stone‘s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” was fatally shot early today by Bertha Franklin, the manager of the Hacienda Motel at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading Legendary singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, 33, shot dead at Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1964)
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George Harrison performs first of two shows at Boston Garden in Boston 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison Backstage At Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts (Afternoon) - 10 December'
(Tuesday, December 10, 1974, two shows scheduled to begin at 4:00 and 8:30 p.m. EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the first of two shows today at Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on the 21st stop of his 26-city, 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs first of two shows at Boston Garden in Boston 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1974)
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Beatles drummer Ringo Starr discharged from London hospital eight days after successful tonsillectomy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1964)
Video: 'Ringo Starr's tonsils (1964)' (Dec. 10, 1964, at 1:59)
(Thursday, December 10, 1964, morning GMT) — Ringo Starr’s 10-day stay at London’s University College Hospital came to an end today. Continue reading Beatles drummer Ringo Starr discharged from London hospital eight days after successful tonsillectomy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1964)
