Video: '25th September 1956: Inauguration TAT-1, the first transatlantic telephone cable'
(Tuesday, September 25, 1956, shortly after 11:00 a.m. EDT) — The first trans-Atlantic telephone cable officially went into service today with a three-way ceremonial call between New York, Ottawa and London.
(Saturday, September 22, 1956) — “The Fool” by Sanford Clark peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Fool’ by Sanford Clark peaks at #7 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 22 1956)
(Saturday, September 15, 1956) — “Rip It Up” by Bill Haley and his Comets peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rip It Up’ by Bill Haley and his Comets peaks at #25 in USA 70 years ago today (Sep 15 1956)
Video: 'Screaming Jay Hawkins - I Put a Spell on You (Official Audio)'
(September 12, 1956) — Screamin’ Jay Hawkins recorded “I Put A Spell On You” today in New York City. Continue reading Jay Hawkins records ‘I Put A Spell On You’ in New York City 70 years ago today (Sep 12 1956)
Video: 'Elvis Presley "Don't Be Cruel" (September 9, 1956) on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, September 9, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Elvis Presley, 21, debuted on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show, performing remotely from a CBS studio in Hollywood, where the singer was filming his first motion picture. Continue reading Elvis Presley debuts on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1956)
(Saturday, August 25, 1956) — “The Flying Saucer” by Buchanan and Goodman peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Flying Saucer’ by Buchanan and Goodman peaks at #3 in USA 70 years ago today (Aug 25 1956)
Video: '1956 President Eisenhower GOP Convention Acceptance Speech'
(Thursday, August 23, 1956, 6:18 p.m. PDT) — U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower of Kansas accepted the Republican nomination for a second term tonight at the 1956 Republican National Convention meeting at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Continue reading President Dwight D. Eisenhower accepts Republican nomination for second term 70 years ago this hour (Aug 23 1956)
(Saturday, August 18, 1956) — “Hound Dog“/”Don’t Be Cruel” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for 11 weeks (Aug. 18/25 Sept. 1/8/15/22/29, Oct. 6/13/20/27, 1956). Continue reading ‘Hound Dog’/’Don’t Be Cruel’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Aug 18 1956)
(Saturday, August 18, 1956) — “Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)” by Doris Day peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for three weeks (Aug. 18/25, Sept. 1, 1956).
Video: '1956 Adlai Stevenson Democratic Convention Acceptance speech'
(Friday, August 17, 1956, approximately 10:00 p.m. CDT) — Former Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois accepted the Democratic nomination for president of the United States tonight at the 1956 Democratic National Convention meeting at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. Continue reading Adlai Stevenson accepts Democratic presidential nomination 70 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1956)
