Video: 'Theda Bara as The Vampire in A FOOL THERE WAS (1915)'
(Tuesday, January 12, 1915) — The silent film drama A Fool There Was, which propelled Theda Bara to stardom with her portrayal of a predatory vamp, premiered today in New York.
Soviets launch Vistula–Oder Offensive against Germans 80 years ago this hour (Jan 12 1945)
Video: 'Week 281 - Soviet and American Massive Attacks - January 13, 1945' (Jan. 12, 1945, at 10:37)
(Friday, January 12, 1945, 04:35 local time; during the Vistula–Oder Offensive, part of the Eastern front of World War II) — Soviet forces began a major, successful offensive today against the Germans in Eastern Europe.
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The Beach Boys record ‘Do You Wanna Dance?’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 11 1965)
Video: 'The Beach Boys - Do You Wanna Dance? (Visualizer)'
(Monday, January 11, 1965, 2:00-5:30 p.m. PST) — The Beach Boys recorded ““Do You Wanna Dance?”” today at Gold Star studio in Los Angeles for the group’s album The Beach Boys Today!.
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The Supremes complete ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’ 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1965)
(Monday, January 11, 1965) — The Supremes completed recording “Stop! In the Name of Love” today, adding final vocal overdubs to sessions from Jan. 5 and 7, 1965, in Studio A at Hitsville U.S.A. in Detroit. Continue reading The Supremes complete ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’ 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1965)
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‘Junior’s Farm’ by Paul McCartney and Wings peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)
Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'
(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — “Junior’s Farm” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Junior’s Farm’ by Paul McCartney and Wings peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)
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‘Only You’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)
(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — “Only You” by former Beatle Ringo Starr peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Only You’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)
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‘Goodnight Vienna’ studio album by Ringo Starr peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Goodnight Vienna' (11 clips)
(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — Goodnight Vienna by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Goodnight Vienna’ studio album by Ringo Starr peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)
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‘Dark Horse’ by George Harrison peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)
(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — “Dark Horse” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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All four ex-Beatles simultaneously hit top 40 pop chart in USA as solo artists for second time since 1970 breakup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Top Of The Pops, 21st November, 1974, Remastered)'
(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — For the second of three times since The Beatles broke up in 1970, each member had a hit record on today’s Billboard‘s Top 40 pop chart: “Junior’s Farm” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaking at #3, “Only You” by Ringo Starr peaking at #6, “Dark Horse” by George Harrison peaking at #15 and “No. 9 Dream” by John Lennon debuting in the top 40 at #35 (it would peak at #9 on Feb. 22, 1975). Continue reading All four ex-Beatles simultaneously hit top 40 pop chart in USA as solo artists for second time since 1970 breakup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1975)
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‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ by George Harrison debuts at #81 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)
(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” by ex-Beatle George Harrison debuted at #81 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the second single pulled from his Dark Horse studio album. Continue reading ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ by George Harrison debuts at #81 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)
