(Saturday, March 24, 1956) — “The Poor People of Paris by Les Baxter peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar. 24/31, Apr. 7/14, 1956). Continue reading ‘The Poor People of Paris’ by Les Baxter peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Mar 24 1956)
Paul McCartney and Wings perform in West Berlin 50 years ago tonight (Mar 23 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Berlin (March 23rd, 1976)'
(Tuesday, March 23, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the third of five shows tonight on the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour at the Deutschlandhalle arena in West Berlin, Germany.
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‘Because You Loved Me’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Mar 23 1996)
(Saturday, March 23, 1996) — “Because You Loved Me” by Céline Dion peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Mar. 23/30, Apr. 6/13/20/27, 1996). Continue reading ‘Because You Loved Me’ by Céline Dion peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Mar 23 1996)
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‘Real Love’ by The Beatles peaks at #11 in USA 30 years ago today (Mar 23 1996)
(Saturday, March 23, 1996) — “Real Love” by The Beatles peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Real Love’ by The Beatles peaks at #11 in USA 30 years ago today (Mar 23 1996)
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Explorers Lewis and Clark begin journey back east 220 years ago today (Mar 23 1806)
Video: 'Fort Clatsop 1805-1806' (Mar. 23, 1806, at 5:25)
(Monday, March 23, 1806; during the Lewis and Clark Expedition) — Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, having reached the Pacific coast, left Fort Clatsop in the Oregon Country near the mouth of the Columbia River today to begin their journey back east.
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‘These Dreams’ by Heart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
(Saturday, March 22, 1986) — “These Dreams” by Heart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘These Dreams’ by Heart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
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‘Secret Lovers’ by Atlantic Starr peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
(Saturday, March 22, 1986) — “Secret Lovers” by Atlantic Starr peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Secret Lovers’ by Atlantic Starr peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
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‘Nikita’ by Elton John peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
(Saturday, March 22, 1986; during the Cold War) — “Nikita” by Elton John peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Nikita’ by Elton John peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
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Principal photography for first ‘Star Wars’ movie begins 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
Video: 'Bad Motivator'
(Monday, March 22, 1976) — Principal photography for the first Star Wars movie, directed by George Lucas, began today in the Tunisian desert for the scenes on Tatooine. Continue reading Principal photography for first ‘Star Wars’ movie begins 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
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GM President James Roche apologizes to Ralph Nader 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1966)
(Tuesday, March 22, 1966) — General Motors President James M. Roche apologized today to consumer advocate Ralph Nader for the company’s intimidation and harassment campaign against him during a Senate subcommittee today in Washington, D.C. Continue reading GM President James Roche apologizes to Ralph Nader 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1966)
