(Saturday, November 14, 1987) — “It’s a Sin” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s a Sin’ by Pet Shop Boys peaks at #9 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1987)
UN declares free elections should be held in Korea 70 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1947)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 2, Prelude to war (1946-1947) 6.25' (Nov. 14, 1947, at 6:26)
(Friday, November 14, 1947) — The United Nations passed a resolution at Flushing Meadow today declaring that free elections should be held, foreign troops should be withdrawn and a UN commission for Korea, the United Nations Temporary Commission on Korea (UNTCOK), should be created. Continue reading UN declares free elections should be held in Korea 70 years ago today #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1947)
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‘The Lion King’ musical officially opens on Broadway 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1997)
Video: 'The Lion King OBC 1997 New York' (20 videos)
(Thursday, November 13, 1997, 6:30 p.m. EST) — The Lion King, a musical based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, officially opened tonight on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theater. Continue reading ‘The Lion King’ musical officially opens on Broadway 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1997)
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The Doors perform at McArthur Court in Eugene 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1967)
Thousands pour into Holland Tunnel after gala opening 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1927)
Video: 'Holland Tunnel Construction'
(Saturday, November 12, 1927, 4:55 p.m. EST) — The Holland Tunnel, a highway tunnel under the Hudson River between Canal Street in Manhattan in New York City and Jersey City in New Jersey, opened today to the public after President Calvin Coolidge, aboard his yacht, the Mayflower, at anchor in the Potomac River, pressed a button that rang a large brass bell at the entrance. Continue reading Thousands pour into Holland Tunnel after gala opening 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1927)
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‘Boogie Nights’ by Heatwave peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
(Saturday, November 12, 1977) — “Boogie Nights” by Heatwave peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Boogie Nights’ by Heatwave peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
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‘It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me’ by Barry White peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
(Saturday, November 12, 1977) — “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me” by Barry White peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me’ by Barry White peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
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‘I Feel Love’ by Donna Summer peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
(Saturday, November 12, 1977) — “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Feel Love’ by Donna Summer peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
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‘Ringo the 4th’ album by Ringo Starr peaks at #162 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
Video: 'Ringo The 4th' (10 videos)
(Saturday, November 12, 1977) —Ringo the 4th, the sixth studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, peaked at #162 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ringo the 4th’ album by Ringo Starr peaks at #162 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1977)
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Stalin becomes undisputed ruler of Soviet Union 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1927)
Video: 'Rise of Josef Stalin' (Trotsky expelled from party at 10:12)
(Saturday, November 12, 1927) — Josef Stalin, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, became the undisputed ruler of the Soviet Union today as Leon Trotsky and Grigory Zinoviev were expelled from the Communist Party. Continue reading Stalin becomes undisputed ruler of Soviet Union 90 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 12 1927)
