(Saturday, July 28, 1979) — “Getting Closer” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Getting Closer’ by Wings peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1979)
All posts by admin
Gary Hinman becomes first Manson Family murder victim 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1969)
Video: 'Gary Hinman Murder Associated Press Video 1969'
(Sunday, July 27, 1969) — Music teacher Gary Hinman, 34, became the first Manson Family murder victim today when he was stabbed to death at his home in Topanga, California, by Bobby Beausoleil, ostensibly at the instruction of Family leader Charles Manson. Continue reading Gary Hinman becomes first Manson Family murder victim 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1969)
Share this:
‘Crackin’ Up’ by Bo Diddley peaks at #62 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1959)
(Monday, July 27, 1959) — “Crackin’ Up” by Bo Diddley peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crackin’ Up’ by Bo Diddley peaks at #62 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1959)
Share this:
The Doors perform at Eugene Pop Festival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “Crystal Blue Persuasion” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
Share this:
‘My Cherie Amour’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “My Cherie Amour” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Cherie Amour’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
Share this:
‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'
(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “Give Peace a Chance” by 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 #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
Share this:
‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
(Saturday, Juy 26, 1969) — The Monkees Greatest Hits, the first greatest hits compilation album by the Monkees, peaked at #89 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)
Share this:
U.S. Vice President George Clinton born 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1739)
Video: 'George Clinton (vice president)'
(Thursday, July 26, 1739) — George Clinton, the fourth Vice President of the United States, who served from 1805 until his death in 1812 during the administrations of presidents Thomas Jefferson (1805–1809) and James Madison (1809–1812), was born today in Little Britain, Province of New York, British America. Continue reading U.S. Vice President George Clinton born 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1739)
Share this:
The Doors perform at Cow Palace 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969)
Video: 'The Doors Cow Palace'
(Friday, July 25, 1969, approximately 10:30 p.m. PDT) — The Doors performed today at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, just outside San Francisco, performing 17 songs over the course of a two-hour show. Continue reading The Doors perform at Cow Palace 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969)
