(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “Seasons in the Sun” by Terry Jacks peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 2/9/16, 1974). Continue reading ‘Seasons in the Sun’ by Terry Jacks peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)
‘Spiders & Snakes’ by Jim Stafford peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)
(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “Spiders & Snakes” by Jim Stafford peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Spiders & Snakes’ by Jim Stafford peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)
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‘I Love’ by Tom T. Hall peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)
(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “I Love” by Tom T. Hall peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Love’ by Tom T. Hall peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)
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‘Energy Crisis ’74’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)
(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “Energy Crisis ’74” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Energy Crisis ’74’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)
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‘Jolene’ by Dolly Parton peaks at #60 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)
(Saturday, March 2, 1974) — “Jolene” by Dolly Parton peaked at #60 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jolene’ by Dolly Parton peaks at #60 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1974)
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‘Twist and Shout’/’There’s a Place’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)
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(Monday, March 2, 1964) — The single “Twist and Shout” and “There’s a Place” by The Beatles was relesed today in the U.S. as a single on the Tollie label. Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’/’There’s a Place’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)
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The Beatles gather at London’s Paddington Station to begin production of their first feature film 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Filming On The Train For A Hard Day`s Night - ITN News - 2 March 1964'
(Monday, March 2, 1964, 8:30 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles joined Equity, the actors’ union, this morning, only minutes before they began shooting their first film, the as-yet untitled A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles gather at London’s Paddington Station to begin production of their first feature film 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1964)
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The Beatles record three songs at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - I'm Happy Just To Dance With You - Isolated Guitars'
(Sunday, March 1, 1964, 7:00-10:00 p.m. GMT) — On the night before they were scheduled to start filming their first motion picture feature, The Beatles convened at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight and recorded three songs: I’m Happy Just To Dance With You, Long Tall Sally and I Call Your Name. Continue reading The Beatles record three songs at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1964)
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Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974)
Video: 'CBS News Special Report: The Watergate Indictments, March 1, 1974'
(Friday, March 1, 1974, approximately 11:00 a.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard M. Nixon were indicted today by a federal grand jury in Washington on charges of conspiring to obstruct justice in connection with the Watergate break-in. Continue reading Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974)
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‘Introducing… The Beatles’ album peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1964)
Video: 'Rare Record: Introducing the Beatles (1964)'
(Saturday, February 29, 1964) — Introducing… The Beatles by The Beatles peaked at #2 on Billboard‘s 200 album charts for nine weeks (Feb. 29, Mar. 7/14/21/28, April 4/11/18/25, 1964), prevented from going to #1 only by another Beatles album, Meet The Beatles!. Continue reading ‘Introducing… The Beatles’ album peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1964)
