(Monday, March 30, 1959) — “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” by Buddy Holly, who died last month in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’ by Buddy Holly peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1959)
Category Archives: 1950s
‘Some Like It Hot’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1959)
Video: 'Marilyn Monroe - Some Like it Hot premiere 1959'
(Saturday, March 28, 1959, 8:30 p.m. EST) — Some Like It Hot, an American black and white romantic comedy film about two musicians on the run from gangsters who masquerade as members of an all-girl band, premiered tonight at Loew’s State Theatre at 1540 Broadway in New York City. Continue reading ‘Some Like It Hot’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1959)
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‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ opens in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1959)
Video: 'DIARY OF ANNE FRANK PREMIERE - NO SOUND'
(Wednesday, March 18, 1959, 8:30 p.m. EST) — The Diary of Anne Frank, a film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name, based on the personal diary of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who lived in hiding with her family during World War II, premiered tonight at RKO Palace in New York City’s Times Square. Continue reading ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ opens in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1959)
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Barbie fashion doll debuts 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
Video: '1959 First EVER Barbie Commercial High Quaility HQ!'
(Monday, March 9, 1959) — Barbie, a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler and manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc., debuted today at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Continue reading Barbie fashion doll debuts 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
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‘Venus’ by Frankie Avalon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
(Monday, March 9, 1959) — “Venus” by Frankie Avalon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 9/16/23/30, Apr. 6, 1959). Continue reading ‘Venus’ by Frankie Avalon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
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‘Charlie Brown’ by The Coasters peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
(Monday, March 9, 1959) — “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Charlie Brown’ by The Coasters peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
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‘Peter Gunn’ by Ray Anthony peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1959)
(Monday, March 2, 1959) — “Peter Gunn” by Ray Anthony peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Peter Gunn’ by Ray Anthony peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1959)
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‘Donna’ by Ritchie Valens peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1959)
(Monday, February 23, 1959) — “Donna” by Ritchie Valens peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Donna’ by Ritchie Valens peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1959)
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‘Stagger Lee’ by Lloyd Price peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1959)
(Monday, February 9, 1959) — “Stagger Lee” by Lloyd Price peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 9/16/23, Mar. 2, 1959). Continue reading ‘Stagger Lee’ by Lloyd Price peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1959)
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‘16 Candles’ by The Crests peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1959)
(Monday, February 9, 1959) — “16 Candles” by The Crests peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘16 Candles’ by The Crests peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1959)
