(Saturday, December 9, 1978) — “Time Passages” by Al Stewart peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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The Association performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1968)
Video: 'The Ed Sullivan Show - 'Never My Love' - The Association (Aired December 8, 1968)'
(Sunday, December 8, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Association performed “Never My Love” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading The Association performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1968)
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‘The Deer Hunter’ opens in Los Angeles 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1978)
Video: 'The Deer Hunter' trailer
(Friday, December 8, 1978) — The Deer Hunter, an American epic war drama film about three young men who fight to survive the Vietnam War and its aftermath, opened today at Mann’s National Theatre in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘The Deer Hunter’ opens in Los Angeles 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1978)
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‘Promises, Promises’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1968)
(Saturday, December 7, 1968) — “Promises, Promises” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Promises, Promises’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1968)
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James Madison defeats Charles C. Pinckney, elected POTUS 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1808)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1808'
(Wednesday, December 7, 1808, during the United States presidential election, 1808) — Democratic-Republican U.S. Secretary of State James Madison of Virginia was elected President of the United States today, defeating Federalist former U.S. Minister
to France Charles C. Pinckney of South Carolina. Continue reading James Madison defeats Charles C. Pinckney, elected POTUS 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1808)
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25,000+ killed in Armenian earthquake 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1988)
Video: 'Earthquake In Armenia 1988'
(Wednesday, December 7, 1988, 11:41:27 a.m. Armenia Time) — At least 25,000 people were killed today when the 1988 Armenian earthquake, also known as the Spitak earthquake, struck with a surface wave magnitude of 6.8 and a maximum MSK intensity of X (Devastating). Continue reading 25,000+ killed in Armenian earthquake 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1988)
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The Doors perform on ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1968)
Video: 'The Doors - Wild Child/Touch Me - Smothers Brothers 1968'
(Friday, December 6, 1968) — The Doors taped an appearance today at CBS Television City in Los Angeles for the Dec. 15, 1968, edition of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour on CBS, performing “Wild Child” and “Touch Me.” Continue reading The Doors perform on ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1968)
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The Rolling Stones release ‘Beggars Banquet’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1968)
Video: 'ROLLING STONES - Beggars Banquet (1968)' (10 videos)
(Friday, December 6, 1968) — Beggars Banquet, the seventh British and ninth American studio album by English rock band The Rolling Stones, was released today in the UK (Dec. 7, 1968 in the U.S.). Continue reading The Rolling Stones release ‘Beggars Banquet’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1968)
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Nixon examines ‘Pumpkin Papers’ 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1948)
Video: '1948 Hiss Case, Richard Nixon, Microfilm | Kinolibrary'
(Monday, December 6, 1948; during the Second Red Scare and the Cold War) — U.S. Rep. Richard Nixon, a member of the House Un-American Activities Committee, and staff investigator Robert Stripling, posed today for photographers with the “Pumpkin Papers.” Continue reading Nixon examines ‘Pumpkin Papers’ 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1948)
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‘I’m Your Angel’ by Celine Dion and R. Kelly peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1998)
(Saturday, December 5, 1998) — “I’m Your Angel” by Celine Dion and R. Kelly peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Dec. 5/12/19/26, Jan. 2/9, 1999). Continue reading ‘I’m Your Angel’ by Celine Dion and R. Kelly peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1998)
