(Saturday, June 18, 1977) — “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dreams’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 18 1977)
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‘Feels Like the First Time’ by Foreigner peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1977)
(Saturday, June 18, 1977) — “Feels Like the First Time” by Foreigner peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Lucille’ by Kenny Rogers peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1977)
(Saturday, June 18, 1977) — “Lucille” by Kenny Rogers peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Seaside Woman’ by Suzy and the Red Stripes debuts at #83 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1977)
(Saturday, July 16, 1977) — “Seaside Woman” by Suzy and the Red Stripes (featuring Linda McCartney with her husband, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, and his band Wings) debuted at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Seaside Woman’ by Suzy and the Red Stripes debuts at #83 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1977)
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‘I’m Your Boogie Man’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 11 1977)
(Saturday, June 11, 1977) — “I’m Your Boogie Man” by KC and the Sunshine Band peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Your Boogie Man’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 11 1977)
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‘Lonely Boy’ by Andrew Gold peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 11 1977)
(Saturday, June 11, 1977) — “Lonely Boy” by Andrew Gold peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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8 people killed as Dutch storm terror train 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1977)
Video: 'Einde gijzelingen 11 juni 1977'
(Saturday, June 11, 1977, 5:00 a.m. CEST) — Six terrorists and two hostages were killed today when Dutch marine commandos stormed a hijacked train and a village school in simultaneous dawn raids in Glimmen, northeastern Netherlands, to free 55 hostages held for 20 days by South Moluccan gunmen. Continue reading 8 people killed as Dutch storm terror train 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1977)
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Britain rejoices at Queen’s Silver Jubilee 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 7 1977)
Video: 'ARCHIVAL VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates Her 1977 Silver Jubilee'
(Tuesday, June 7, 1977) — With solemn splendor and ardent affection, the British people celebrated today the Silver Jubilee of their sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading Britain rejoices at Queen’s Silver Jubilee 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 7 1977)
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Portland Trail Blazers win NBA championship in six games 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1977)
Video: '1977 NBA Finals Game 6: Blazers vs Sixers'
(Sunday, June 5, 1977, afternoon PDT) — The Portland Trail Blazers won the 1977 NBA Finals, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 109–107 this afternoon at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, in the sixth and deciding game. Continue reading Portland Trail Blazers win NBA championship in six games 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1977)
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VHS home videocassette recorder introduced to North America 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1977)
Video: '1977 JVC VHS Systems'
(Saturday, June 4, 1977) — The Video Home System (VHS) videocassette format was introduced in North America today at a press conference ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.
