(Saturday, May 14, 1966) — “Shapes of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shapes of Things’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)
‘SOS’ by Rihanna peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (May 13 2006)
(Saturday, May 13, 2006) — “SOS” by Rihanna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 13/20/27, 2006).
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U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico 180 years ago today (May 13 1846)
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(Wednesday, May 13, 1846; during the Mexican-American War) — The U.S. Congress approved a declaration of war on Mexico requested by President James Polk today after a few hours of debate on a vote of 40-2 in the Senate and 174-14 in the House. Continue reading U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico 180 years ago today (May 13 1846)
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Paul McCartney & Wings perform at The Spectrum in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1976)
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(Wednesday, May 12, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of two shows tonight at the Spectrum in Philadelphia on the the sixth stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at The Spectrum in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1976)
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‘Top Gun’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago tonight (May 12 1986)
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(Monday, May 12, 1986) — Top Gun, an action drama film about a hotheaded pilot who struggles to survive an exclusive training program, premiered tonight at Loews Astor Plaza at the corner of Broadway and 44th Street in New York City. Continue reading ‘Top Gun’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago tonight (May 12 1986)
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‘Long Tall Sally’ by Little Richard peaks at #6 in USA 70 years ago today (May 12 1956)
(Saturday, May 12, 1956) — “Long Tall Sally” by Little Richard peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Long Tall Sally’ by Little Richard peaks at #6 in USA 70 years ago today (May 12 1956)
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‘R-O-C-K’ by Bill Haley and His Comets peaks at #16 in USA 70 years ago today (May 12 1956)
(Saturday, May 12, 1956) — “R-O-C-K” by Bill Haley and His Comets peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘R-O-C-K’ by Bill Haley and His Comets peaks at #16 in USA 70 years ago today (May 12 1956)
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Atlanta-bound ValuJet DC-9 crashes into Florida Everglades, killing 110 people 30 years ago this hour (May 11 1996)
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(Saturday, May 11, 1996, 2:13:42 p.m. EDT) — An Atlanta-bound ValuJet DC-9 caught fire today shortly after takeoff from Miami and crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing all 110 people on board. Continue reading Atlanta-bound ValuJet DC-9 crashes into Florida Everglades, killing 110 people 30 years ago this hour (May 11 1996)
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Woody Allen’s ‘Café Society’ romantic comedy drama film premieres at Cannes Film Festival 10 years ago today (May 11 2006)
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(Wednesday, May 11, 2016) — Café Society, an American romantic comedy drama film about a young man who moves to Hollywood in the 1930s, where he falls in love with the assistant to his uncle, a powerful talent agent, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Café Society’ romantic comedy drama film premieres at Cannes Film Festival 10 years ago today (May 11 2006)
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First CARE packages arrive at Le Havre, France 80 years ago today (May 11 1946)
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(Saturday, May 11, 1946) — The first 20,000 CARE Packages, sent by a consortium of American charities to provide relief to the hungry of postwar Europe, arrived today at the French port of Le Havre. Continue reading First CARE packages arrive at Le Havre, France 80 years ago today (May 11 1946)
