(Saturday, May 14, 1983) — “New Year’s Day” by U2 peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘New Year’s Day’ by U2 peaks at #53 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1983)
Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1973)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Cardiff (May 13th, 1973)'
(Sunday, May 13, 1973, following the 7:30 p.m. British Summer Time scheduled start time for opening act English pub rock band Brinsley Schwarz; during the Wings 1973 UK Tour) — Paul McCartney’s British-American band, Wings performed tonight at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales, on the third stop of the band’s 12-city tour of the United Kingdom. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1973)
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Axis forces in North Africa surrender after nearly three years of fighting during World War II 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1943)
Video: '194 - The End of the War in Africa - WW2 - May 14, 1943' (May 9-13, 1943, at 8:57)
(Thursday, May 13, 1943, UK General Alexander cabled PM Churchill at 1:16 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST); part of Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre of World War II)— The North African Campaign — fought between the Allies and the Axis Powers since June 10, 1940 — came to an end today after the 1st Italian Army of General Giovanni Messe Messe surrendered at 12:20 p.m. CEST and the last German radio station in Africa closed down at 1:12 p.m. Continue reading Axis forces in North Africa surrender after nearly three years of fighting during World War II 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1943)
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Paul McCartney and Wings perform at New Theatre Oxford in Oxford, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Oxford (May 12th, 1973)'
(Saturday, May 12, 1973, evening British Summer Time; during the Wings 1973 UK Tour) — Paul McCartney’s British-American band, Wings performed tonight at the New Theatre Oxford in Oxford, England, on the second stop of the band’s 12-city tour of the United Kingdom. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at New Theatre Oxford in Oxford, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed in New York for ‘Flipside’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
Video: John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Flipside
(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today at The Record Plant East in New York for the May 16, 1973, airing of Flipside, a U.S. TV show. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed in New York for ‘Flipside’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
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‘Drift Away’ by Dobie Gray peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Drift Away’ by Dobie Gray peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
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‘Stuck in the Middle with You’ by Stealers Wheel peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — “Stuck in the Middle with You” by Stealers Wheel peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stuck in the Middle with You’ by Stealers Wheel peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
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‘Reelin’ In the Years’ by Steely Dan peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — “Reelin’ In the Years” by Steely Dan peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Reelin’ In the Years’ by Steely Dan peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
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‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #127 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
Video: 'Wings - Red Rose Speedway (Full Album)' (first 9 videos constitutes original album)
(Saturday, May 12, 1973) — Red Rose Speedway, the second studio album by the British–American rock band Wings, although credited to “Paul McCartney and Wings,” debut at #127 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘Red Rose Speedway’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #127 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1973)
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Paul McCartney and Wings launch 12-city tour of United Kingdom in Bristol 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1973)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Bristol (May 11th, 1973)'
(Friday, May 11, 1973, evening British Summer Time; during the Wings 1973 UK Tour) — Paul McCartney’s British-American band, Wings launched a tour of Great Britain tonight at the Bristol Hippodrome in Bristol, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings launch 12-city tour of United Kingdom in Bristol 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1973)
