(Saturday, April 10, 1976) — “Here, There and Everywhere” by Emmylou Harris (composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Professional Golfers’ Association of America founded in New York 110 years ago today (Apr 10 1916)
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(Monday, April 10, 1916) — The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA of America), an organization of golf professionals, was founded in New York City today with 35 charter members. Continue reading Professional Golfers’ Association of America founded in New York 110 years ago today (Apr 10 1916)
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals incorporated 160 years ago today (Apr 10 1866)
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(Tuesday, April 10, 1866) — Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) today in New York City on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law. Continue reading American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals incorporated 160 years ago today (Apr 10 1866)
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‘Mr. Deeds Goes to Town’ premieres in Memphis 90 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1936)
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(Thursday, April 9, 1936, 8:00 p.m. CST) — Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, a screwball comedy about a small-town poet who has to deal with the corruption of city life when he inherits a fortune, premiered tonight at the Malco theater in Memphis, Tennessee, to benefit Red Cross flood and tornado relief. Continue reading ‘Mr. Deeds Goes to Town’ premieres in Memphis 90 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1936)
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‘(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)
(Saturday, April 9, 1966) — “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Apr. 9/16/23, 1966). Continue reading ‘(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)
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‘Daydream’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)
(Saturday, April 9, 1966) — “Daydream” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Daydream’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)
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‘Sure Gonna Miss Her’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)
(Saturday, April 9, 1966) — “Sure Gonna Miss Her” by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sure Gonna Miss Her’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)
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Actor Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel, California 40 years ago this hour (Apr 8 1986)
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(Tuesday, April 8, 1986, polls closed at 8:00 p.m. PST) — Clint Eastwood, the Hollywood actor who became one of the world’s biggest box office draws playing tough cowboys and revenge-minded policemen, today won a landslide victory as Mayor of the resort town of Carmel, California. Continue reading Actor Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel, California 40 years ago this hour (Apr 8 1986)
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‘Bad Day’ by Daniel Powter peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (Apr 8 2006)
(Saturday, April 8, 2006) — “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Apr. 8/15/22/29, May 6, 2006).
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The Beatles begin recording ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 7 1966)
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(Thursday, April 7, 1966, 8:15 p.m.-1:30 a.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 3 in London, recording the first five takes of Paul McCartney’s “Got to Get You into My Life.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 7 1966)
