(Saturday, February 15, 1969) — “Touch Me” by The Doors peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Touch Me’ by The Doors peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1969)
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‘George Harrison’ LP by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison' (first 10 videos constitute original album)
(Wednesday, February 14, 1979) — The album George Harrison, the eighth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, was released today in the U.S. (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘George Harrison’ LP by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
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‘Blow Away’/’Soft-Hearted Hana’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison - Blow Away [New Master Exp.] [HD Update]'
(Wednesday, February 14, 1979) — “Blow Away”/“Soft-Hearted Hana” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today (Feb. 16, 1979, in the UK with “Soft Touch” on the B-side) as the first single from his studio album George Harrison, also released today in the U.S. (Feb. 23, 1979 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Blow Away’/’Soft-Hearted Hana’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1979)
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Oregon admitted to Union as 33rd state 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1859)
Video: 'Top 20 Sites in Oregon for 2015!'
(Monday, February 14, 1859) — President James Buchanan signed a bill today officially admitting Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States, as the 33rd State in the Union. Continue reading Oregon admitted to Union as 33rd state 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1859)
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‘Angel of Mine’ by Monica peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1999)
(Saturday, February 13, 1999) — “Angel of Mine” by Monica peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 13/20/27, Mar. 6, 1999). Continue reading ‘Angel of Mine’ by Monica peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1999)
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Senate votes to acquit President Clinton of perjury, obstruction of justice 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1999)
Video: 'Bill Clinton Impeachment Trial: Senate Results (February 12, 1999)'
(Friday, February 12, 1999, 12:39 p.m. EST; during the Impeachment of Bill Clinton) — The Senate today acquitted U.S. President Bill Clinton on two articles of impeachment, falling short of even a majority vote on either of the charges against him: perjury and obstruction of justice. Continue reading Senate votes to acquit President Clinton of perjury, obstruction of justice 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1999)
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U.S. President Abraham Lincoln born in Kentucky 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1809)
Video: 'Abraham Lincoln Biography History Channel Documentary'
(Sunday, February 12, 1809) — Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in April 1865, was born today in a one-room log cabin on the Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky. Continue reading U.S. President Abraham Lincoln born in Kentucky 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1809)
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‘Straight Up’ by Paula Abdul peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)
(Saturday, February 11, 1989) — “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 11/18/25, 1989). Continue reading ‘Straight Up’ by Paula Abdul peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)
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‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys debuts at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)
(Saturday, February 11, 1989) — “End of the Line” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) debuted at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys debuts at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)
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‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb 10/17/24, Mar. 3, 1979). Continue reading ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
