(Saturday, March 22, 1975) — “Emotion” by Helen Reddy peaks at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Emotion’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1975)
‘The Early Beatles’ studio album released in USA on Capitol Records 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1965)
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(Monday, March 22, 1965) — The Early Beatles, the Beatles’ sixth release on Capitol Records and their eighth album for the American market, was released today. Continue reading ‘The Early Beatles’ studio album released in USA on Capitol Records 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1965)
British Parliament passes unpopular Stamp Act 260 years ago today (Mar 22 1765)
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(Friday, March 22, 1765) — The British Parliament passed the Stamp Act 1765 today to raise money from the American colonies, which fiercely resisted the tax. The Stamp Act was repealed a year later.
Freedom march begins at Selma, troops on guard 60 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1965)
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(Sunday, March 21, 1965, 12:48 p.m. CST; during the Civil rights movement) — Protected by federal and federalized troops, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their successful march out of Selma today. Continue reading Freedom march begins at Selma, troops on guard 60 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1965)
Tennessee bans teaching of evolution 100 years ago today (Mar 21 1925)
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(Saturday, March 21, 1925) — Tennessee Gov. Austin Peay today signed the Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of the Theory of Evolution in public schools. Continue reading Tennessee bans teaching of evolution 100 years ago today (Mar 21 1925)
‘The Birds and the Bees’ by Jewel Akens peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “The Birds and the Bees” by Jewel Akens peaked today at #3 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
‘King of the Road’ by Roger Miller peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “King of the Road” by Roger Miller peaked today at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘King of the Road’ by Roger Miller peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “Ferry Cross the Mersey” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked today at #6 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
‘I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ by The Beatles peaks at #39 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party” by The Beatles peaked today at #39 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week as the B-side of “Eight Days a Week.”
The Beatles complete scenes in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)
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(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — For the final day of filming Help! in Austria, The Beatles and their doubles appeared in scenes on the ski slopes. Continue reading The Beatles complete scenes in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)