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U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller born 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1908)


Video: 'Nelson Rockefeller swearing in ceremony as the 41st Vice President'

(Wednesday, July 8, 1908) — Nelson Rockefeller, the 41st Vice President of the United States who served under President Gerald Ford (1974-1977), was born today in Bar Harbor, Maine. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller born 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1908) →

Larry King interviews Ringo Starr 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 2008)


Video: 'Ringo Rocks!'

(Monday, July 7, 2008, scheduled to air at 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, celebrating his 68th birthday in Chicago during a break from a tour with his All-Starr Band, appeared tonight on CNN’s Larry King Live. Continue reading Larry King interviews Ringo Starr 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 2008) →

‘A Fish Called Wanda’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1988)


Video: 'A Fish Called Wanda' trailer

(Thursday, July 7, 1988) — A Fish Called Wanda, a British-American heist comedy film about four crooks who pull off a daring heist, then plot to double-cross each other, premiered today at Lincoln Center in New York City. Continue reading ‘A Fish Called Wanda’ premieres in New York City 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1988) →

‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)

(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968) →

‘The Look of Love’ by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)

(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “The Look of Love” by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Look of Love’ by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968) →

‘D. W. Washburn’ by The Monkees peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)

(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “D. W. Washburn” by The Monkees peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘D. W. Washburn’ by The Monkees peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968) →

‘Some Things You Never Get Used To’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)

(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “Some Things You Never Get Used To” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Some Things You Never Get Used To’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968) →

‘Folsom Prison Blues’ by Johnny Cash peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)

(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “Folsom Prison Blues” by Johnny Cash peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ by Johnny Cash peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968) →

‘It’s Nice to Be With You’ by The Monkees peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)

(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “It’s Nice to Be With You” by The Monkees, the B-side of the group’s single “D. W. Washburn,” peaked at #51 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s Nice to Be With You’ by The Monkees peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968) →

‘Hello, I Love You’ by The Doors debuts at #77 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)

(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “Hello, I Love You” by The Doors debuted today at #77, the band’s fifth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Hello, I Love You’ by The Doors debuts at #77 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968) →