(Saturday, May 12, 1984) — “Hello” by Lionel Richie at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (May 12/19, 1984). Continue reading ‘Hello’ by Lionel Richie peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1984)
‘The Longest Time’ by Billy Joel peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1984)
(Saturday, May 12, 1984) — “The Longest Time” by Billy Joel at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Longest Time’ by Billy Joel peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1984)
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‘No More Words’ by Berlin peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1984)
(Saturday, May 12, 1984) — “No More Words” by Berlin at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘No More Words’ by Berlin peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1984)
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‘Tubular Bells’ by Mike Oldfield peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1974)
(Saturday, May 11, 1974) — “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tubular Bells’ by Mike Oldfield peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1974)
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‘(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long’ by Chicago peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1974)
(Saturday, May 11, 1974) — “(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long” by Chicago peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long’ by Chicago peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1974)
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The Beatles release ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1964)
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(Monday, May 11, 1964) — The Beatles today released Four by the Beatles, the second of three Beatles EPs released in the United States and the first of two by Capitol Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1964)
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Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1994)
(Tuesday, May 10, 1994, 12:17 p.m. South African Standard Time) — With the commanding dignity that has carried him through more than half a century of defiance, captivity and conciliation, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, jailed for 27 years for his anti-apartheid activism, became the first black President of South Africa today in Pretoria. Continue reading Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1994)
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‘Hello, Dolly!’ by Louis Armstrong peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Hello, Dolly!” by Louis Armstrong peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hello, Dolly!’ by Louis Armstrong peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
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‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Do You Want to Know a Secret” by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
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‘Dead Man’s Curve’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Dead Man’s Curve” by Jan and Dean peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dead Man’s Curve’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)