(Saturday, October 24, 1981) — “Atlanta Lady” by Marty Balin peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Atlanta Lady’ by Marty Balin peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1981)
‘He’s A Liar’ by Bee Gees peaks at #30 in USA 30 years ago 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1981)
(Saturday, October 24, 1981) — “He’s A Liar” by the Bee Gees peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘He’s A Liar’ by Bee Gees peaks at #30 in USA 30 years ago 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1981)
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George Washington Bridge connecting New York and New Jersey dedicated 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1931)
Video: 'World's Largest Suspension Span (1931)'
(Saturday, October 24, 1931, ceremonies were scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. EST) — The George Washington Bridge, a double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River, connecting the New York City borough of Manhattan with the New Jersey borough of Fort Lee, was officially dedicated today. Continue reading George Washington Bridge connecting New York and New Jersey dedicated 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1931)
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‘Sweet City Woman’ by The Stampeders peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1971)
(Saturday, October 23, 1971) — “Sweet City Woman” by The Stampeders peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sweet City Woman’ by The Stampeders peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1971)
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John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ single debuts at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1971)
(Saturday, October 23, 1971) — “Imagine” by former Beatle John Lennon, #3 on Rolling Stone magazine’s 2004 list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” debuted at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ single debuts at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1971)
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‘Runaround Sue’ by Dion peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Oct 23 1961)
(Monday, October 23, 1961) — “Runaround Sue” by Dion became the #1 song on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart or the first of two consecutive weeks (Oct. 23/30, 1961). Continue reading ‘Runaround Sue’ by Dion peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Oct 23 1961)
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‘Bristol Stomp’ by The Dovells peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Oct 23 1961)
(Monday, October 23, 1961) — “Bristol Stomp” by The Dovells peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Bristol Stomp’ by The Dovells peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Oct 23 1961)
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‘I Really Love You’ by The Stereos peaks at #29 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Oct 23 1961)
(Monday, October 23, 1961) — “I Really Love You” by The Stereos peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Really Love You’ by The Stereos peaks at #29 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Oct 23 1961)
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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ film premieres in Amsterdam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1971)
Video: 'Fiddler on the Roof' trailer
(Thursday, October 21, 1971) — Fiddler on the Roof, an American epic musical comedy-drama film about a poor Jewish milkman in pre-revolutionary Russia who must contend with marrying off his daughters while anti-semitic sentiment threatens his home, premiered today at a benefit screening in Amsterdam (it would open in New York on Nov. 3, 1971). Continue reading ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ film premieres in Amsterdam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1971)
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David Bowie opens ‘The Concert for New York City’ to benefit victims of September 11 attacks 20 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 2001)
Video: 'David Bowie - America & "Heroes" - Concert For New York City 2001.'
(Saturday, October 20, 2001, 7:02 p.m. EDT) — David Bowie opened “The Concert for New York City,” a benefit concert, featuring many famous musicians, that took place tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City in response to the September 11 attacks, performing Paul Simon’s “America” and his own “Heroes.” Continue reading David Bowie opens ‘The Concert for New York City’ to benefit victims of September 11 attacks 20 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 2001)
