(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)
Category Archives: 1950s
Rock stars Holly, Valens & Richardson killed in plane crash 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 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)
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‘La Bamba’ by Ritchie Valens peaks at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1959)
(Monday, February 2, 1959) — “La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘La Bamba’ by Ritchie Valens peaks at #22 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 2 1959)
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‘Smoke Gets in Your Eyes’ by The Platters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1959)
(Monday, January 19, 1959) — “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” by The Platters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 19/26, Feb. 2, 1959). Continue reading ‘Smoke Gets in Your Eyes’ by The Platters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 19 1959)
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Alaska proclaimed as 49th U.S. state 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1959)
Video: '49th Star! Alaska Statehood & New Flag 1959/1/5'
(Saturday, January 3, 1959, 12:02 p.m. EST) — Alaska, located in the northwest extremity of North America, was admitted as the 49th U.S. state today As President Dwight Eisenhower signed the document of proclamation at the long table at which he meets his Cabinet.. Continue reading Alaska proclaimed as 49th U.S. state 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1959)
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Batista flees Cuba, Fidel Castro in control 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 1 1959)
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(Thursday, January 1, 1959; during the Cuban Revolution) — Fulgencio Batista resigned today as president of rebellion-torn Cuba and fled to exile in the Dominican Republic. The rebel forces of Fidel Castro moved swiftly to seize power throughout the island. Continue reading Batista flees Cuba, Fidel Castro in control 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 1 1959)
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‘The Little Drummer Boy’ by Harry Simeone Chorale peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1958)
(Monday, December 29, 1958) — “The Little Drummer Boy” by Harry Simeone Chorale peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ by Harry Simeone Chorale peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1958)
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‘Run Rudolph Run’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #69 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1958)
(Monday, December 29, 1958) — “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry peaked at #69 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Run Rudolph Run’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #69 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1958)
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‘The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)’ by The Chipmunks and David Seville peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1958)
(Monday, December 22, 1958) — “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” by The Chipmunks and David Seville peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 22/29, 1958). Continue reading ‘The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)’ by The Chipmunks and David Seville peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1958)
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‘Problems’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1958)
(Monday, December 15, 1958) — “Problems” by The Everly Brothers peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Problems’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1958)
