(Saturday, October 12, 1985) — “Born in East L.A.” by Cheech & Chong peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one two weeks. Continue reading ‘Born in East L.A’ by Cheech & Chong peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago today (Oct 12 1985)
The Beatles begin recording sixth studio album 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)
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(Tuesday, October 12, 1965, 2:30-7:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles began recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording five takes of John Lennon’s “Run For Your Life.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording sixth studio album 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)
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British nurse Edith Cavell executed by German firing squad 110 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1915)
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(Tuesday, October 12, 1915, 7:00 a.m. Central European Time; during World War I) — British nurse Edith Cavell, 49, was executed today by a German firing squad at the Tir national (National shooting range) in the municipality of Schaerbeek in Brussels, Belgium, for helping Allied soldiers escape from Belgium.
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George Carlin hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ premiere on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Oct 11 1975)
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(Saturday, October 11, 1975, 11:30 p.m. EDT) — The NBC sketch comedy/variety show Saturday Night Live (originally titled NBC’s Saturday Night) debuted tonight with George Carlin as the host and Andy Kaufman, Janis Ian and Billy Preston as guests. Continue reading George Carlin hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ premiere on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Oct 11 1975)
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Bill Clinton marries Hillary Rodham in Fayetteville, Arkansas 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
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(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — Bill Clinton and Hillary Diane Rodham were married today during a Methodist ceremony in their small and quaint early 1930s house on California Drive in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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‘Bad Blood’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Bad Blood” by Neil Sedaka (with uncredited backing vocals by Elton John) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 11/18/25, 1975). Continue reading ‘Bad Blood’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
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‘Calypso’ by John Denver peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Calypso” by John Denver peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Calypso’ by John Denver peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
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‘Mr. Jaws’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Mr. Jaws” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady” by Helen Reddy peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
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‘Rocky’ by Austin Roberts peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)
(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Rocky” by Austin Roberts peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
