(Saturday, October 24, 1992) — “Erotica” by Madonna peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Erotica’ by Madonna peaks at #3 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1992)
‘The Manchurian Candidate’ opens in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1962)
Video: 'The Manchurian Candidate' trailer
(Wednesday, October 24, 1962; during the Cuban Missile Crisis, part of the Cold War) — The Manchurian Candidate, an American neo-noir psychological political thriller film about the son of a prominent, right-wing political family who has been brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international communist conspiracy, opened today at the Astor Theatre, 1537 Broadway in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading ‘The Manchurian Candidate’ opens in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1962)
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U.S. Navy ‘quarantine’ against Soviet ships headed to Cuba goes into effect during Cuban Missile Crisis 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1962)
Video: 'Killer Submarines Sneaking Through the Blockade | The Cuban Missile Crisis | Day 09'
(Wednesday, October 24, 1962, 10:00 a.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. in Moscow Standard Time; during the Cuban missile crisis, part of the Cold War) — The U.S. Navy “quarantine” against Soviet ships headed to Cuba as ordered by President John F. Kennedy went into effect this morning. Continue reading U.S. Navy ‘quarantine’ against Soviet ships headed to Cuba goes into effect during Cuban Missile Crisis 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1962)
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‘Jack & Diane’ by John Mellencamp peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “Jack & Diane” by John Mellencamp, then performing as “John Cougar,” peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Jack & Diane’ by John Mellencamp peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
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‘I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)’ by Michael McDonald peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” by Michael McDonald peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)’ by Michael McDonald peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
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‘I Ran (So Far Away)’ by A Flock of Seagulls peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Ran (So Far Away)’ by A Flock of Seagulls peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
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‘Break It to Me Gently’ by Juice Newton peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “Break It to Me Gently” by Juice Newton peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Break It to Me Gently’ by Juice Newton peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
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‘Gypsy’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “Gypsy” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Gypsy’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
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‘Hold On’ by Santana peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “Hold On” by Santana peaked at #15 on today’s Billboards Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hold On’ by Santana peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
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‘Tug of War’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #53 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
(Saturday, October 23, 1982) — “Tug of War” by Paul McCartney peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tug of War’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #53 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1982)
