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(Friday, May 25, 1979, 10:00 a.m. EDT) — The crew of a broken down space ship accidentally picks up a deadly alien life form in Alien, a science-fiction horror film that opened today at the B.S. Moss’ Criterion Theatre in the Theater District of Manhattan. Continue reading ‘Alien’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1979)
(Saturday, May 19, 1979) — Three former members of The Beatles, including Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, reunited today as 200 guests attended a celebration of the Mar. 27, 1979, wedding of rock star Eric Clapton and Harrison’s ex-wife, Pattie Boyd, at Clapton’s Hurtwood Edge home in Surrey. Continue reading Three Beatles reunite for Clapton-Boyd wedding celebration 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 19 1979)
(Saturday, May 19, 1979) — “In the Navy” by Village People peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘In the Navy’ by Village People peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 19 1979)
(Saturday, May 19, 1979) — “Goodnight Tonight” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Goodnight Tonight’ by Wings peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 19 1979)
(Saturday, May 12, 1979) — “Stumblin’ In” by Chris Norman and Suzi Quatro peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Stumblin’ In’ by Chris Norman and Suzi Quatro peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1979)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Reunited” by Peaches & Herb peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (May 5/12/19/26, 1979). Continue reading ‘Reunited’ by Peaches & Herb peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Music Box Dancer” by Frank Mills peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Music Box Dancer’ by Frank Mills peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “I Want Your Love” by Chic peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want Your Love’ by Chic peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
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(Saturday, May 5, 1979) — “Blow Away” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Blow Away’ by George Harrison peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1979)
(Saturday, April 28, 1979) — “Heart of Glass” by Blondie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heart of Glass’ by Blondie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1979)
