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(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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(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)
(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)
(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)
(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)
(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)
(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)
(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)
(Monday, February 9, 1959) — “Lonely Teardrops” by Jackie Wilson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lonely Teardrops’ by Jackie Wilson peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1959)
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(Tuesday, February 3, 1959, approximately 1:00 a.m. CST) — American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, 22, Ritchie Valens, 17, and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, 28, were killed in a plane crash early this morning near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson, an event that later became known as “The Day the Music Died.” Continue reading Rock stars Holly, Valens & Richardson killed in plane crash 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1959)
