(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Music Box Dancer” by Frank Mills peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Music Box Dancer’ by Frank Mills peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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‘I Want Your Love’ by Chic peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “I Want Your Love” by Chic peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want Your Love’ by Chic peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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‘Blow Away’ by George Harrison peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Blow Away” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Blow Away’ by George Harrison peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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First Grammy Awards ceremony to recognize achievements in music industry held 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1959)
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(Monday, May 4, 1959, evening PDT) — The 1st Annual Grammy Awards, presented by The Recording Academy to recognize achievements in the music industry, was held tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Continue reading First Grammy Awards ceremony to recognize achievements in music industry held 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1959)
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Three Beatles attend wrap party for ‘The Magic Christian’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1969)
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(Sunday, May 4, 1969; during sessions for Abbey Road) — Ringo Starr, John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a wrap party tonight at Les Ambassadeurs in London, for the film The Magic Christian, which had concluded principal photography on May 2, 1969. Continue reading Three Beatles attend wrap party for ‘The Magic Christian’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1969)
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‘Almost Grown’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #32 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1959)
(Monday, May 4, 1959) — “Almost Grown” by Chuck Berry peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Almost Grown’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #32 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1959)
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‘It’s Your Thing’ by The Isley Brothers peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1969)
(Saturday, May 3, 1969) — “It’s Your Thing” by The Isley Brothers peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It’s Your Thing’ by The Isley Brothers peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1969)
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‘Time Is Tight’ by Booker T. & the M.G.’s Who peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1969)
(Saturday, May 3, 1969) — “Time Is Tight” by Booker T. & the M.G.’s peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Time Is Tight’ by Booker T. & the M.G.’s Who peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1969)
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‘Badge’ by Cream peaks at #60 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1969)
(Saturday, May 3, 1969) — “Badge” by Cream, co-written by George Harrison of The Beatles, peaked at #60 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Badge’ by Cream peaks at #60 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1969)
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FDR delivers first televised presidential speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1939)
(Sunday, April 30, 1939, 3:12 p.m. EDT) — Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first U.S. President to deliver a speech on live television today as he officially opened the 1939–40 New York World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, a public park in the northern part of Queens, New York City. Continue reading FDR delivers first televised presidential speech 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1939)
