(Saturday, January 3, 1998) — “Only If…” by Enya peaked at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Only If…’ by Enya peaks at #88 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1998)
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FDR urges capital and labor to cooperate 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1938)
Video: 'Franklin Delano Roosevelt gives message to Congress at Washington DC. HD Stock Footage'
(Monday, January 3 1938, 1:30 p.m. EST) — In a message to Congress on the state of the Union, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appealed today for cooperation between the government and the various segments of the nation in a program to restore the national income to prosperity levels and insure the country’s security “in a world of high tension and disorder.” Continue reading FDR urges capital and labor to cooperate 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1938)
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FDR establishes March of Dimes campaign to fight polio 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1938)
Video: 'History of the March of Dimes' (12 videos)
(Monday, January 3, 1938) — The March of Dimes, a U.S. nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality, was established today by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Continue reading FDR establishes March of Dimes campaign to fight polio 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1938)
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‘Frankenstein’ published anonymously in London 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 1 1818)
Video: 'BBC Frankenstein Birth of a Monster'
(Thursday, January 1, 1818) — The first edition of the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by English author Mary Shelley, 20, which tells the story of a young scientist who creates a grotesque but sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment, was published anonymously today by the small London publishing house Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones. Continue reading ‘Frankenstein’ published anonymously in London 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 1 1818)
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‘Hello, Goodbye’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967)
(Saturday, December 30, 1967) — “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 30, 1967, Jan. 6/13, 1968). Continue reading ‘Hello, Goodbye’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967)
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‘Wear Your Love Like Heaven’ by Donovan peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967)
(Saturday, December 30, 1967) — “Wear Your Love Like Heaven” by Donovan peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wear Your Love Like Heaven’ by Donovan peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967)
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‘The Other Man’s Grass Is Always Greener’ by Petula Clark peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967)
(Saturday, December 30, 1967) — “The Other Man’s Grass Is Always Greener” by Petula Clark peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Other Man’s Grass Is Always Greener’ by Petula Clark peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1967)
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‘Peggy Sue’ by Buddy Holly peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957)
(Monday, December 30, 1957) — “Peggy Sue” by Buddy Holly peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Peggy Sue’ by Buddy Holly peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957)
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‘Bony Moronie’ by Larry Williams peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957)
(Monday, December 30, 1957) — “Bony Moronie” by Larry Williams peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bony Moronie’ by Larry Williams peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1957)
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BBC airs part 2 of George Martin’s ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1997)
Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 2 of 3: Melody (edited)'
(Monday, December 29, 1997, 11:20 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the second of a three-part television documentary series tonight on BBC One titled “The Rhythm of Life,” in which he discussed various aspects of musical composition with professional musicians and singers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading BBC airs part 2 of George Martin’s ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1997)
