(Saturday, July 14, 1956) — “I’m in Love Again” by Fats Domino peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Most Played in Jukeboxes chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m in Love Again’ by Fats Domino peaks at #3 in USA 70 years ago today (Jul 14 1956)
Category Archives: 1950s
Dick Clark debuts as ‘Bandstand’ music and dance program host on WFIL-TV 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1956)
Video: 'July 9, 1956: Dick Clark makes his first appearance on American Bandstand'
(Monday, July 9, 1956, 2:30 p.m. EDT) — Dick Clark, 26, made his debut today as host of Bandstand on WFIL-TV in Philadelphia. Continue reading Dick Clark debuts as ‘Bandstand’ music and dance program host on WFIL-TV 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1956)
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‘Ooby Dooby’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #59 in USA 70 years ago today (Jul 7 1956)
(Saturday, July 7, 1956) — “Ooby Dooby” by Roy Orbison peaked at #59 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ooby Dooby’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #59 in USA 70 years ago today (Jul 7 1956)
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Elvis Presley performs live on ‘The Steve Allen Show’ variety show from New York City 70 years ago this hour (July 1 1956)
Video: 'Elvis Presley on the Steve Allen Show & Hy Gardner Calling (July 1, 1956)' (Steve Allen Show 0:00-17:58)
(Sunday, July 1, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Elvis Presley performed “Hound Dog” singing to an actual hound dog live tonight on NBC’s The Steve Allen Show at the Hudson Theater in New York City. Continue reading Elvis Presley performs live on ‘The Steve Allen Show’ variety show from New York City 70 years ago this hour (July 1 1956)
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‘Roll Over Beethoven’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #29 in USA 70 years ago today (Jun 30 1956)
(Saturday, June 30, 1956) — “Roll Over Beethoven” by Chuck Berry peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #29 in USA 70 years ago today (Jun 30 1956)
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‘Slippin’ and Slidin’’ by Little Richard peaks at #33 in USA 70 years ago today (June 30 1956)
(Saturday, June 30, 1956) — “Slippin’ and Slidin’” by Little Richard peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week.
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Marilyn Monroe marries playwright Arthur Miller 70 years ago #OTD this hour (June 29 1956)
Video: 'Rare Colour Footage of Marilyn Monroe At Her Wedding To Arthur Miller 1956' (wedding at 1:20)
(Friday, June 29, 1956, 7:21 p.m. EDT) — Actress Marilyn Monroe, 30, married playwright Arthur Miller, 40, in a civil ceremony tonight in White Plains, New York. Continue reading Marilyn Monroe marries playwright Arthur Miller 70 years ago #OTD this hour (June 29 1956)
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‘The King and I’ musical film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Jun 28 1956)
Video: 'The King and I' trailer
(Thursday, June 28, 1956, gala premiere scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The King and I, a musical film about the king of Siam who clashes with the British governess hired to teach his children, premiered tonight at the Roxy Theatre at 153 West 50th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, just off Times Square in New York City. Continue reading ‘The King and I’ musical film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Jun 28 1956)
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Rioting bursts out in Poznan, Poland 70 years ago this hour (Jun 28 1956)
Video: 'Poznan June: 1956 Anti-Soviet Uprising DOCUMENTARY'
(Thursday, June 28, 1956, 6:30 a.m. CET; during the Cold War) –The Poznan 1956 protests, the first of several massive protests against the government of the People’s Republic of Poland, began on today at Poznan’s Cegielski Factories and were met with violent repression. Continue reading Rioting bursts out in Poznan, Poland 70 years ago this hour (Jun 28 1956)
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‘The Wayward Wind’ by Gogi Grant peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (June 16 1956)
(Saturday, June 16, 1956) — “The Wayward Wind” by Gogi Grant peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for six consecutive weeks (June 16/23/30, July 7/14/21, 1956). Continue reading ‘The Wayward Wind’ by Gogi Grant peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (June 16 1956)
