(Saturday, April 17, 1965) — “Go Now!” by The Moody Blues peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Go Now!’ by The Moody Blues peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 17 1965)
Category Archives: 1960s
Two die in gallows for ‘In Cold Blood’ killings 60 years ago this hour (Apr 14 1965)
Video: '50 Years After Execution'
(Wednesday, April 14, 1965, 12:41/1:19 a.m. CST) — The state of Kansas hanged Richard Hickock and Perry Smith this morning for the 1959 murders of Herbert Clutter, his wife, Bonnie, and two of their children, Nancy and Kenyon as described in Truman Capote’s 1966 non-fiction book In Cold Blood.
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The Beatles record ‘Help!’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1965)
Video: 'Help ! (take 1,2,3,5,8&9) - The Beatles Rare Takes'
(Tuesday, April 13, 1965, 7:00-11:15 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording “Help!”, the title song to their next feature film, album and single. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Help!’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1965)
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President Lyndon B. Johnson signs education bill at his old school 60 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1965)
Video: 'Signing of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 4/11/65.'
(Palm Sunday, April 11, 1965, 4:20 p.m. CST) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed today the $1.3 billion aid-to-education bill at the old country school in Johnson City, Texas, where he had his first lessons.
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Tornadoes kill 271 in Midwest, sweep six states 60 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1965)
Video: 'Weather History: 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak'
(Palm Sunday, April 11, 1965, 12:55 p.m. CST) — Tornadoes swept through six Midwestern states from Iowa to Ohio today and tonight, killing 271 persons and injuring thousands. Continue reading Tornadoes kill 271 in Midwest, sweep six states 60 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1965)
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The Beatles headline NME Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert 60 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live At NME Poll Winners Concert, London (April 11, 1965) + Awards!'
(Sunday, April 11, 1965, 3:15-4:40 p.m. BST) — The Beatles topped the bill this afternoon at the 1964-65 New Musical Express Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert at the Empire Pool in Wembley in London. Continue reading The Beatles headline NME Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert 60 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1965)
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‘I’m Telling You Now’ by Freddie and the Dreamers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 10 1965)
(Saturday, April 10, 1965) — “I’m Telling You Now” by Freddie and the Dreamers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Apr. 10/17, 1965). Continue reading ‘I’m Telling You Now’ by Freddie and the Dreamers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 10 1965)
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‘Nowhere to Run’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 10 1965)
(Saturday, April 10, 1965) — “Nowhere to Run” by Martha and the Vandellas peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Nowhere to Run’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 10 1965)
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‘Do You Wanna Dance?’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 10 1965)
(Saturday, April 10, 1965) — “Do You Wanna Dance?” by The Beach Boys peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Wanna Dance?’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 10 1965)
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The Beatles perform ‘Ticket to Ride’ for ‘Top Of The Pops’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 10 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles on Top Of The Pops - 15 April, 1965 - Surviving Extract - HQ Best Quality'
(Saturday, April 10, 1965, 1:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles filmed an appearance for the BBC television show Top Of The Pops today at Riverside Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform ‘Ticket to Ride’ for ‘Top Of The Pops’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 10 1965)
