(Saturday, June 5, 1965) — “Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wooly Bully’ by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)
‘Just a Little’ by The Beau Brummels peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)
(Saturday, June 5, 1965) — “Just a Little” by The Beau Brummels peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Just a Little’ by The Beau Brummels peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)
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‘True Love Ways’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)
(Saturday, June 5, 1965) — “True Love Ways” by Peter and Gordon peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘True Love Ways’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)
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Egypt reopens Suez Canal to international shipping 50 years ago this hour (June 5 1975)
Video: 'SYND 6 6 75 SADAT ABOARD WARSHIP AT THE RE-OPENING OF SUEZ CANAL'
(Thursday, June 5, 1975, 8:00 a.m. Eastern European Summer Time) — Egypt reopened the Suez Canal to international shipping today, exactly eight years after it was closed by the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Continue reading Egypt reopens Suez Canal to international shipping 50 years ago this hour (June 5 1975)
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‘We Belong Together’ by Mariah Carey peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (June 4 2005)
(Saturday, June 4, 2005) — “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for 14 non-consecutive weeks (June 4/11/18/25, July 9/16/23/30, Aug. 6/13/20/27, Sep. 3/10, 2005).
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The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘California Girls,’ ‘Summer Days’ album 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)
Video: 'California Girls (2002 Stereo Mix)'
(Friday, June 4, 1965) — The Beach Boys completed the recording of “California Girls” today at CBS Columbia Square in Hollywood, wrapping up recording sessions (that began Feb. 24, 1965) for the group’s studio album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘California Girls,’ ‘Summer Days’ album 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)
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‘Beatles for Sale (No. 2)’ EP released in UK 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles I'll Follow The Sun and Baby's In Black'
(Friday, June 4, 1965) — Beatles for Sale (No. 2), an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks from the Beatles For Sale album released six months ago.
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Japanese Foreign Minister holds out possibility of cutting deal with Soviets 80 years ago today (June 4 1945)
Video: 'Hiroshima | Why The Bomb Was Dropped (ABC Documentary)' (June 4, 1945, 35:50)
(Monday, June 4, 1945; part of the Pacific War during World War II) — Japanese Foreign Minister Togo Shigenori cabled Japanese Ambassador Naotaki Sato in Moscow today that “it is a matter of utmost urgency that we should not only prevent Russia from entering the war but should also induce her to adopt a favorable attitude toward Japan. I would therefore like you to miss no favorable opportunity to talk to the Soviet leaders.”
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Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)
Video: 'How The Beatles Met Alan Ginsberg'
(Thursday, June 3, 1965) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles attended beat poet Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party at a basement flat in London’s Chester Square. Continue reading Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)
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Americans launch amphibious assault on Oroku Peninsula 80 years ago this hour (June 4 1945)
Video: 'The Lost Evidence Of WWII Episode 17 Okinawa' (June 4, 1945, at 38:59)
(Monday, June 4, 1945, 5:57 a.m. Japan Standard Time; during the Battle of Okinawa, part of the Pacific Theatre of World War II) — Elements of the 6th Marine Division launched an amphibious assault today on Oroku Peninsula.
