(Saturday, November 20, 1982) — “Pressure” by Billy Joel peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Pressure’ by Billy Joel peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1982)
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Alaska Highway dedicated at Soldier’s Summit in Yukon Territory 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1942)
Video: 'Alaskan Highway documentary' (Nov. 20, 1942, at 33:45)
(Friday, November 20, 1942) — The Alaska Highway constructed during World War II to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska across Canada, was dedicated today at Soldier’s Summit in the Yukon Territory. Continue reading Alaska Highway dedicated at Soldier’s Summit in Yukon Territory 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1942)
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U.S. President Joe Biden born in Scranton, Pennsylvania 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1942)
Video: 'President Biden (full documentary) | FRONTLINE'
(Friday, November 20, 1942) — Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States and the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama, was born Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. today at St. Mary’s Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Continue reading U.S. President Joe Biden born in Scranton, Pennsylvania 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1942)
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World premiere for James Bond spy film ‘Die Another Day’ held at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2002)
Video: 'Die Another Day' trailer
(Monday, November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — Die Another Day, the twentieth spy film in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, premiered tonight at the 56th Royal Film Performance, a fundraising event held in aid of The Film and TV Charity. Continue reading World premiere for James Bond spy film ‘Die Another Day’ held at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 2002)
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‘Thunder and Lightning’ by Chi Coltrane peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1972)
(Saturday, November 18, 1972) — “Thunder and Lightning” by Chi Coltrane peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thunder and Lightning’ by Chi Coltrane peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1972)
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‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
(Saturday, November 17, 1962) — “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by The Four Seasons peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of five weeks (Nov. 17/24, Dec. 1/8/15, 1962). Continue reading ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
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‘Return to Sender’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
(Saturday, November 17, 1962) — “Return to Sender” by Elvis Presley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks. Continue reading ‘Return to Sender’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
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‘Next Door to an Angel’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
(Saturday, November 17, 1962) — “Next Door to an Angel” by Neil Sedaka peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Next Door to an Angel’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1962)
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‘How Do You Talk to an Angel’ by The Heights peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1992)
(Saturday, November 14, 1992) — “How Do You Talk to an Angel” by The Heights peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 14/21, 1992). Continue reading ‘How Do You Talk to an Angel’ by The Heights peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1992)
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated on National Mall in Washington, D.C. 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1982)
Video: '1982 Vietnam War Memorial Dedication, Washington DC - CBS Evening News - November 13'
(Saturday, November 13, 1982, ceremony scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. EST) — Thousands of flag-waving Americans gave Vietnam veterans a belated welcome home Saturday as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War, was dedicated today (click here to watch the dedication ceremony). Continue reading Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated on National Mall in Washington, D.C. 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1982)
