(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 1/8, 1986). Continue reading ‘Kyrie’ by Mr. Mister peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
‘Living in America’ by James Brown peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “Living in America” by James Brown peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Living in America’ by James Brown peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
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‘The Sweetest Taboo’ by Sade peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “The Sweetest Taboo” by Sade peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Sweetest Taboo’ by Sade peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
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‘A Love Bizarre’ by Sheila E. peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
(Saturday, March 1, 1986) — “A Love Bizarre” by Sheila E. peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Love Bizarre’ by Sheila E. peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
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‘Russians’ by Sting peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
(Saturday, March 1, 1986; during the Cold War) — “Russians” by Sting peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Russians’ by Sting peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 1 1986)
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First videophone conversation demonstrated in Berlin 90 years ago today (Mar 1 1936)
(Sunday, March 1, 1936) — German Minister of Postal Affairs Paul Freiherr von Eltz-Rübenach inaugurated the first videophone conversation today in Berlin with Leipzig’s chief burgomaster. Continue reading First videophone conversation demonstrated in Berlin 90 years ago today (Mar 1 1936)
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Soviets hit Venus, linking man to the planets 60 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1966)
Video: 'How The Soviets Conquered Venus'
(Tuesday, March 1, 1966, at 6:56 UTC/9:56 a.m. MSK) — The Soviet space probe Venera 3 crashed today on Venus, becoming the first spacecraft to land on another planet’s surface. Continue reading Soviets hit Venus, linking man to the planets 60 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1966)
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U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower says he will seek re-election despite stroke 70 years ago (Feb 29 1956)
Video: 'Dwight D Eisenhower's Decision to Seek a Second Term oval office address (February 29, 1956) [CBS]'
(Leap day, Wednesday, February 29, 1956, 10:00 p.m. EST) — Speaking slowly and in a slightly hoarse voice, President Dwight D. Eisenhower explained tonight why he had agreed this morning to seek a second term in a television report to the nation. Continue reading U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower says he will seek re-election despite stroke 70 years ago (Feb 29 1956)
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Swedish premier assassinated as he strolls with wife on Stockholm street 40 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1986)
Video: 'This is Sweden's JFK Mystery.'
(Friday, February 28, 1986, 11:21:30 p.m. Central European Time) — Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, 59, was assassinated tonight on a Stockholm street minutes after he left a movie theater with his wife. The killing remains unsolved.
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Britain’s Princess Diana agrees to divorce 30 years ago today (Feb 28 1996)
Video: 'NBC News Royal Divorce Princess Diana Agrees To Divorce Coverage August 1996' (actually broadcast Feb. 28, 1996)
(Wednesday, February 28, 1996) — Britain’s Princess Diana announced just before the evening television news tonight that she had reluctantly changed her mind and would agree to divorce her estranged husband, Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne.
