Philippine snap presidential election marred by fraud charges 40 years ago today (Feb 7 1986)


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(Friday, February 7, 1986) — The Philippines today held a presidential election marred by charges of fraud against the incumbent, Ferdinand E. Marcos, triggering the eventual downfall of Marcos and the accession of Corazon C. Aquino as president.

189 killed as German tourist plane crashes 30 years ago this hour (Feb 6 1996)


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(Tuesday, February 6, 1996, 11:47 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time) — A Turkish-owned Boeing 757–225 jetliner crashed into the Atlantic Ocean tonight shortly after takeoff from Puerto Plata Airport in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, killing 189 people, mostly German tourists. Continue reading 189 killed as German tourist plane crashes 30 years ago this hour (Feb 6 1996)

The Animals perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 6 1966)


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(Sunday, February 6, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Animals performed “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Animals perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 6 1966)

U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr born in Newark, New Jersey 270 years ago today (Feb 6 1756)


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(Friday, February 6, 1756)Aaron Burr, the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805, during Thomas Jefferson’s first presidential term, was born today in Newark, in what was then the Province of New Jersey, one of the Thirteen Colonies of colonial era British America. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr born in Newark, New Jersey 270 years ago today (Feb 6 1756)

‘Modern Times’ premieres in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Feb 5 1936)


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(Wednesday, February 5, 1936, 8:30 p.m. EST) — The gala world premiere of Modern Times, a comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin in which his iconic Little Tramp character struggles to survive in the modern, industrialized world, was held tonight at the Rivoli Theatre at 1620 Broadway (at 49th street) in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Continue reading ‘Modern Times’ premieres in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Feb 5 1936)

‘My Love’ by Petula Clark peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)

(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “My Love” by Petula Clark peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 5/12, 1966). Continue reading ‘My Love’ by Petula Clark peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)

‘No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In)’ by The T-Bones peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)

(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In)” by The T-Bones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In)’ by The T-Bones peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)

‘The Men In My Little Girl’s Life’ by Mike Douglas peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)

(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “The Men In My Little Girl’s Life” by Mike Douglas peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Men In My Little Girl’s Life’ by Mike Douglas peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)

‘Tijuana Taxi’ by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaks at #38 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)

(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “Tijuana Taxi” by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tijuana Taxi’ by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaks at #38 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)

‘I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore’ by The Young Rascals peaks at #52 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)

(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore” by The Young Rascals peaked at #52 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore’ by The Young Rascals peaks at #52 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)