(Saturday, October 4, 2003) — “Baby Boy” by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of nine consecutive weeks (Oct. 4/11/18/25, Nov. 1/8/15/22/29, 2003). Continue reading ‘Baby Boy’ by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 2003)
The Beatles interviewed for ‘The Public Ear’ BBC radio show years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)
Video: 'Beatles Greetings (Live At The BBC For "The Public Ear" / 3rd November, 1963)'
(Thursday, October 3, 1963, mid-afternoon British Summer Time) — All four of The Beatles, all back from a rare extended holiday (including George Harrison who arrived today from his visit to the U.S.), were interviewed this afternoon at in London by Michael Colley for the Nov. 3, 1963, edition of the BBC Light Programme The Public Ear. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ‘The Public Ear’ BBC radio show years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)
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‘Black Hawk Down’: Battle of Mogadishu begins during Somali Civil War 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1993)
Video 'Black Hawk Down | The True Story Of The Battle Of Mogadishu #blackhawkdown #mogadishu #war #army'
(Sunday, October 3, 1993, 1:50 p.m. East Africa Time; part of Operation Gothic Serpent and UNOSOM II) — The Battle of Mogadishu, fought in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States — supported by UNOSOM II — against the forces of the Somali National Alliance (SNA) and armed irregular citizens of south Mogadishu as part of the two-year-old Somali Civil War, began today when U.S. forces attempted to seize two of SNA leader Mohammed Farah Aidid’s top lieutenants during a meeting deep in the city on the East African coast. Continue reading ‘Black Hawk Down’: Battle of Mogadishu begins during Somali Civil War 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1993)
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The Beatles complete recording of ‘Little Child’ in London for the band’s second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)
Video: 'Little Child (Remastered 2009)'
(Thursday, October 3, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles, just back from their holiday, minus George Harrison who was still en route from his visit to the U.S., completed “Little Child” at EMI Studio 3 in London today for their second studio album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of ‘Little Child’ in London for the band’s second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)
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First modern World Series opens at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1903)
Video: '1903 World Series Game 1: Pirates vs Americans/Red Sox'
(Thursday, October 1, 1903, 3:00 p.m. EST; during the 1903 World Series) — The first modern World Series, the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada contested between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), began today between the Boston Americans (the team that would later be known as the Boston Red Sox) and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston. Continue reading First modern World Series opens at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1903)
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‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ by Bonnie Tyler peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)
(Saturday, October 1, 1983) — “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks (Oct. 1/8/15/22, 1983). Continue reading ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ by Bonnie Tyler peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)
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‘(She’s) Sexy + 17’ by Stray Cats peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)
(Saturday, October 1, 1983) — “(She’s) Sexy + 17” by Stray Cats peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(She’s) Sexy + 17’ by Stray Cats peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)
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‘Far from Over’ by Frank Stallone peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)
(Saturday, October 1, 1983) — “Far from Over” by Frank Stallone peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Far from Over’ by Frank Stallone peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)
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‘Kiss the Bride’ by Elton John peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)
(Saturday, October 1, 1983) — “Kiss the Bride” by Elton John peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Kiss the Bride’ by Elton John peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1983)
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Producer George Martin completes ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ for The Beatles’ second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1963)
Video: 'Money (That's What I Want)'
(Monday, September 30, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — While The Beatles were on holiday abroad, the rock music band’s producer, George Martin, went back into EMI Studio Two today to work on seven tracks for their second album With The Beatles, completing the recording sessions for “Money (That’s What I Want).” Continue reading Producer George Martin completes ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ for The Beatles’ second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1963)
