(Saturday, October 26, 1974) — “Stop and Smell the Roses” by Mac Davis peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Stop and Smell the Roses’ by Mac Davis peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)
‘Honey, Honey’ by ABBA peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)
(Saturday, October 26, 1974) — “Honey, Honey” by ABBA peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Honey, Honey’ by ABBA peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)
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The Rolling Stones debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1964)
Video: 'The Rolling Stones Live, 25/10/1964, Ed Sullivan Theatre, NY'
(Sunday, October 25, 1964, 8 p.m. EST) — The Rolling Stones appeared on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time tonight, performing “Around and Around” and “Time is on My Side.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1964)
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Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Junior’s Farm’/’Sally G’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1974)
Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'
(Friday, October 25, 1974) — The single “Junior’s Farm“/”Sally G” by Paul McCartney and Wings was released in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Nov. 4, 1974). Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Junior’s Farm’/’Sally G’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1974)
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George Harrison shuts down Beatles reunion rumors, opens up about marriage split during press conference to promote upcoming tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles Press Conference - 23 October 1974'
(Wednesday, October 23, 1974, 11:42 a.m. PDT) — George Harrison dismissed any hope of a Beatles reunion as mere fantasy today, stating bluntly that the legendary band would only consider reuniting if they were financially desperate. Continue reading George Harrison shuts down Beatles reunion rumors, opens up about marriage split during press conference to promote upcoming tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1974)
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Battle of Leyte Gulf begins in the Philippines: Largest naval conflict of WWII underway 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1944)
Video: 'The Last Battleship vs. Battleship Battle Ever'
(Monday, October 23, 1944, 5:24 a.m. Japan Standard Time; during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — The largest naval battle of World War II began this morning as the U.S. submarine USS Darter launched six torpedoes, striking the Japanese heavy cruiser Atago in the waters near the Philippine islands of Leyte, Samar, and Luzon. Continue reading Battle of Leyte Gulf begins in the Philippines: Largest naval conflict of WWII underway 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1944)
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Reagan and Mondale clash in fiery debate over leadership, foreign policy, and national security 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1984)
Video: 'Reagan vs. Mondale: The second 1984 presidential debate'
(Sunday, October 21, 1984, 8:00-9:30 p.m.EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter F. Mondale engaged in a heated debate tonight, sharply dividing over foreign policy and the President’s competence. Continue reading Reagan and Mondale clash in fiery debate over leadership, foreign policy, and national security 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1984)
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris born in Oakland, California 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)
Video: 'Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream | Full Biographical Documentary | V.P. Kamala Harris'
(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, 9:28 p.m. PDT) — Kamala Harris, the 49th and current vice president of the United States since 2021, serving with President Joe Biden, was born Kamala Devi Harris today in Oakland, California. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris born in Oakland, California 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)
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‘Hard Habit to Break’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1984)
(Saturday, October 20, 1984) — “Hard Habit to Break” by Chicago at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hard Habit to Break’ by Chicago peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1984)
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‘Lucky Star’ by Madonna peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1984)
(Saturday, October 20, 1984) — “Lucky Star” by Madonna at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Lucky Star’ by Madonna peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1984)
