Video: 'History of Apple Company | Steve Jobs to Tim Cook [1976-2021]'
(Thursday, April 1, 1976) — Apple Computer Company was established today by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne to market Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer.
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David Bowie releases first solo single 60 years ago today (Apr 1 1966)
Video: 'Do Anything You Say'
(Friday, April 1, 1966) — David Bowie’s first single, “Do Anything You Say,” backed with “Good Morning Girl,” was released today in Britain. Continue reading David Bowie releases first solo single 60 years ago today (Apr 1 1966)
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Court rules Karen Quinlan’s father can let her die if doctors see no hope 50 years ago today (Mar 31 1976)
Video: 'Karen Ann Quinlan NHD'
(Wednesday, March 31, 1976) — The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled today that the mechanical respirator that was keeping Karen Ann Quinlan (a young woman in a persistent vegetative state) alive might be disconnected if her attending physicians and a panel of hospital officials agreed that there was “no reasonable possibility” that she would recover. Continue reading Court rules Karen Quinlan’s father can let her die if doctors see no hope 50 years ago today (Mar 31 1976)
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‘Rock Me Amadeus’ by Falco peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 29 1986)
(Saturday, March 29, 1986) — “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 29, Apr. 5/12, 1986). Continue reading ‘Rock Me Amadeus’ by Falco peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 29 1986)
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Hitler claims overwhelming victory in a plebiscite 90 years ago today (Mar 29 1936)
Video: 'Germany Rhineland - 1936 | Movietone Moment | 29 March 2024'
(Sunday, March 29, 1936) — German Chancellor Adolf Hitler claimed overwhelming victory today in a plebiscite on his policies with 98.79 per cent of the votes.
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Genesis performs first post-Peter Gabriel American gig in Buffalo 50 years ago this hour (Mar 28 1976)
Video: 'Genesis - Live in Buffalo - March 28th, 1976'
(Sunday, March 28, 1976, 7:00 p.m. EST) — Genesis performed its first American gig tonight at Century Theatre in Buffalo, New York, with drummer Phil Collins as the band’s new lead vocalist. Continue reading Genesis performs first post-Peter Gabriel American gig in Buffalo 50 years ago this hour (Mar 28 1976)
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Giordano’s ‘Andrea Chenier’ opera premieres in Milan, Italy 130 years ago today (Mar 28 1896)
Video: 'Andrea Chénier'
(Saturday, March 28, 1896) — The opera Andrea Chénier, by Umberto Giordano, based loosely on the life of the French poet, premiered today at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.
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‘Goody Goody’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Mar 28 1936)
(Saturday, March 28, 1936) — “Goody Goody” by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Helen Ward) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar. 28, Apr. 4/11/18, 1936). Continue reading ‘Goody Goody’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Mar 28 1936)
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‘Dream Weaver’ by Gary Wright peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Dream Weaver’ by Gary Wright peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
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‘Lonely Night (Angel Face)’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Lonely Night (Angel Face)” by Captain & Tennille peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Lonely Night (Angel Face)’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
