Video: 'The Beatles - The Beatles - Paperback Writer (Live Performance) [Remastered 2015]'
(Monday, May 30, 1966) — The single “Paperback Writer“/”Rain” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (June 10, 1966, in the UK, the group’s 11th single release). Continue reading ‘Paperback Writer’/’Rain’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (May 30 1966)
Video: 'AC-10: Surveyor 1 launch (30.5.66)'
(Monday, May 30, 1966, 14:41:01 UTC/10:41:01 a.m. EDT) — Surveyor 1, an unmanned spacecraft making the nation’s first attempt at a soft landing on the moon, streaked toward its target today with bullseye accuracy. Continue reading Surveyor 1 heads for soft moon landing 60 years ago this hour (May 30 1966)
Video: 'Wings: Paul & Linda McCartney 1976 Kansas City Press Conference Interview'
(Saturday, May 29, 1976, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. CDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, on the 13th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Kemper Arena in Kansas City 50 years ago this hour (May 29 1976)
(Saturday, May 29, 1976) — “Love Hangover” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 29, June 5, 1976). Continue reading ‘Love Hangover’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (May 29 1976)
(Saturday, May 29, 1976) — “Still Crazy After All These Years” by Paul Simon peaked at #40 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Still Crazy After All These Years’ by Paul Simon peaks at #50 in USA 50 years ago today (May 29 1976)
(Saturday, May 28, 1966) — “When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 28, June 4, 1966). Continue reading ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’ by Percy Sledge peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 28 1966)
(Saturday, May 28, 1966) — “A Groovy Kind of Love” by The Mindbenders peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘A Groovy Kind of Love’ by The Mindbenders peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (May 28 1966)
(Saturday, May 28, 1966) — “Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart” by The Supremes peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart’ by The Supremes peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (May 28 1966)
(Saturday, May 28, 1966) — “Gloria” by Them peaked at #71 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Gloria’ by Them peaks at #71 in USA 60 years ago today (May 28 1966)
Video: 'Wings: A Very Lovely Party On Tour' (May 27, 1976, at 0:23-1:03)
(Thursday, May 27, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati on the 12th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati 50 years ago this hour (May 27 1976)
