(Saturday, February 28, 1970) — “Bridge over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Feb. 28, Mar. 7/14/21/28, Apr. 4, 1970). Continue reading ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)
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‘No Time’ by The Guess Who peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)
(Saturday, February 28, 1970) — “No Time” by The Guess Who peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Time’ by The Guess Who peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)
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‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)
(Saturday, February 28, 1970) — “Instant Karma!” by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, debuted at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)
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The Beatles release ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1970)
Video: 'Jerrios' The Beatles' "Hey Jude" album playlist' (10 videos)
(Thursday, February 26, 1970) — The album Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, was released today in the U.S. (May 11, 1979, in the UK) by Apple Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1970)
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‘Your Show of Shows’ variety series debuts on NBC-TV 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1950)
Video: 'Ten From Your Show of Shows' (7 videos)
(Saturday, February 25, 1950, 8:00-10:30 p.m EST) — Your Show of Shows, a live 90-minute variety show featuring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca, debuted tonight on NBC-TV, initially titled Continue reading ‘Your Show of Shows’ variety series debuts on NBC-TV 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1950)
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Hiram Rhodes Revels becomes first African-American to sit in Congress 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1870)
Video: 'This Week In History: February 25, 1870'
(Friday, February 25, 1870) — Hiram Rhodes Revels, a Republican from Natchez, Mississippi, was sworn into the United States Senate today, becoming the first African-American to sit in Congress. Continue reading Hiram Rhodes Revels becomes first African-American to sit in Congress 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1870)
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Paul McCartney completes recording first solo album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1970)
Video: 'Man We Was Lonely (Remastered 2011)'
(Wednesday, February 25, 1970, 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles recorded “Man We Was Lonely” today at EMI Studio 2 in London, the final recording session for his debut solo album McCartney, released Apr. 17, 1970. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes recording first solo album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1970)
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‘Indian Summer’ by Tommy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1940)
(Saturday, February 24, 1940) — “Indian Summer” by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Jack Leonard) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Indian Summer’ by Tommy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1940)
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Starr completes recording ‘Blue Turning Grey Over You’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1970)
Video: 'Blue Turning Grey Over You'
(Tuesday, February 24, 1970, 3:30-7:15 p.m. BST) — The recording of “Blue Turning Grey Over You” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 1 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey, as Starr re-recorded his vocals. Continue reading Starr completes recording ‘Blue Turning Grey Over You’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1970)
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‘I am paying for this microphone!’: Reagan scolds debate moderator 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1980)
Video: 'NH Primary Vault: Ronald Reagan's microphone moment in 1980'
(Saturday, February 23, 1980, evening EST; during the 1980 Republican Party presidential primaries) — Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan, running a close race with George H.W. Bush just three days before the critical New Hampshire primary, scolded the moderator of a debate tonight in Nashua, declaring, “I am paying for this microphone, Mr. Green!” Continue reading ‘I am paying for this microphone!’: Reagan scolds debate moderator 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1980)
