(Saturday, August 21, 1943) — “In the Blue of Evening” by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Frank Sinatra) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for the first of three consecutive weeks (Aug. 21/28, Sept. 4, 1943). Continue reading ‘In the Blue of Evening’ by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1943)
‘Stand Back’ by Stevie Nicks peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
(Saturday, August 20, 1983) — “Stand Back” by Stevie Nicks peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stand Back’ by Stevie Nicks peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
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‘It’s a Mistake’ by Men at Work peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
(Saturday, August 20, 1983) — “It’s a Mistake” by Men at Work peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s a Mistake’ by Men at Work peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
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‘(Keep Feeling) Fascination’ by The Human League peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
(Saturday, August 20, 1983) — “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” by The Human League peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(Keep Feeling) Fascination’ by The Human League peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
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‘Take Me to Heart’ by Quarterflash peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
(Saturday, August 20, 1983) — “Take Me to Heart” by Quarterflash peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Take Me to Heart’ by Quarterflash peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
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‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Is King’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
(Saturday, August 20, 1983) — “Rock ‘n’ Roll Is King” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Is King’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1983)
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U.S. President Benjamin Harrison born in North Bend, Ohio 190 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1833)
Video: 'Benjamin Harrison: Make Grandpa Proud (1889 - 1893)'
(Tuesday, August 20, 1833) — Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893 and a grandson of President William Henry Harrison (1841) and a great-grandson of Benjamin Harrison V, a Founding Father, was born today on a farm by the Ohio River in North Bend, Ohio. Continue reading U.S. President Benjamin Harrison born in North Bend, Ohio 190 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1833)
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‘Touch Me in the Morning’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Touch Me in the Morning” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Touch Me in the Morning’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
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‘Get Down’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Get Down” by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Down’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
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‘Feelin’ Stronger Every Day’ by Chicago peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” by Chicago peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Feelin’ Stronger Every Day’ by Chicago peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
