(Saturday, April 27, 1963) — “On Broadway” by The Drifters peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘On Broadway’ by The Drifters peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
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‘Watermelon Man’ by Mongo Santamaría peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
(Saturday, April 27, 1963) — “Watermelon Man” by Mongo Santamaría peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Watermelon Man’ by Mongo Santamaría peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
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The Beatles perform live for BBC radio’s ‘Swinging Sound ’63’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1963)
Audio: 'The Beatles Live At Royal Albert Hall, London (18 April, 1963)'
(Thursday, April 18, 1963, 10:02 p.m. BST) — The Beatles performed live for the BBC Light Programme Swinging Sound ’63, topping the bill tonight at Royal Albert Hall in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform live for BBC radio’s ‘Swinging Sound ’63’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1963)
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Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. writes ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ while imprisoned in Alabama for protesting segregation 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1963)
Video: 'The March That Led to MLK's Arrest and Famous Letter'
(Tuesday, April 16, 1963; during the Birmingham Campaign, part of the Civil Rights Movement) — The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” today in which the civil rights activist responded to a group of local clergymen who had criticized him for leading street protests; King defended his tactics, writing, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Continue reading Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. writes ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ while imprisoned in Alabama for protesting segregation 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1963)
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The Beatles meet The Rolling Stones at Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1963)
Audio: 'When the Beatles met the Rolling Stones'
(Sunday, April 14, 1963) — The Beatles had a rare night off so, after their third appearance on the ITV show Thank Your Lucky Stars, they drove tonight to Richmond, a town in southwest London, to see a new group, The Rolling Stones, perform. Continue reading The Beatles meet The Rolling Stones at Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1963)
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‘Can’t Get Used to Losing You’ by Andy Williams peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
(Saturday, April 13, 1963) — “Can’t Get Used to Losing You” by Andy Williams ( written by Jerome “Doc” Pomus and Mort Shuman) peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get Used to Losing You’ by Andy Williams peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
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‘South Street’ by The Orlons peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
(Saturday, April 13, 1963) — “South Street” by The Orlons peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘South Street’ by The Orlons peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
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‘Baby Workout’ by Jackie Wilson peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
(Saturday, April 13, 1963) — “Baby Workout” by Jackie Wilson peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Baby Workout’ by Jackie Wilson peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
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The Beatles release third single ‘From Me To You’/’Thank You Girl’ in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1963)
Audio: 'From Me To You (Mono / Remastered)'
(Thursday, April 11, 1963) — The British rock music band The Beatles released their third single, “From Me To You” and “Thank You Girl” today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release third single ‘From Me To You’/’Thank You Girl’ in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1963)
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Lee Harvey Oswald attempts to assassinate retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker at his Dallas home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963)
Video: 'Aftermath of Assassination Attempt on Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker | Investigation & Interview | Apr. 1963'
(Wednesday, April 10, 1963, at approximately 9:00 p.m. CST) — Lee Harvey Oswald attempted to kill retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker tonight, firing the Carcano rifle that he would use to assassinate President John F. Kennedy seven months and 12 days later. Continue reading Lee Harvey Oswald attempts to assassinate retired U.S. Major General Edwin Walker at his Dallas home 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1963)
