(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “Venus and Mars/Rock Show” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #82 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars’/’Rock Show’ by Wings debuts at #82 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)
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(Monday, November 1, 1965) — The Beatles began taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)
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Ebony magazine first published 80 years ago today (Nov 1 1945)
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(Thursday, November 1, 1945) — Ebony, a monthly magazine geared toward African-American readers, was first published today.
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Unpopular Stamp Act goes into effect 260 years ago today (Nov 1 1765)
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(Friday, November 1, 1765; during the American Revolution) — The Stamp Act, requiring that many printed materials be produced on stamped paper produced in London, went into effect today, prompting stiff resistance from American colonists.
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Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)
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(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Entertainment Centre in Perth. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)
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Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)
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(Friday, October 31, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)
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Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks becomes first woman to lie in honor in U.S. Capitol Rotunda 20 years ago this hour (Oct 30 2005)
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(Sunday, October 30, 2005, shortly before 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who died Oct. 24, 2005, at the age of 92, tonight became the first woman to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Continue reading Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks becomes first woman to lie in honor in U.S. Capitol Rotunda 20 years ago this hour (Oct 30 2005)
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Daily News publishes ‘Ford to City: Drop Dead’ headline 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)
(Thursday, October 30, 1975) — The New York Daily News ran the headline “Ford to City: Drop Dead” today, a day after President Gerald R. Ford said in a speech before the National Press Club he would veto any proposed federal bailout of New York City. Continue reading Daily News publishes ‘Ford to City: Drop Dead’ headline 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)
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‘A Lover’s Concerto’ by The Toys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “A Lover’s Concerto” by The Toys peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘A Lover’s Concerto’ by The Toys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
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‘Keep on Dancing’ by The Gentrys peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Keep on Dancing” by The Gentrys peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Keep on Dancing’ by The Gentrys peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
