(Saturday, May 22, 1976) — “Strange Magic” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Strange Magic’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago today (May 22 1976)
‘Could It Be Magic’ by Donna Summer peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago today (May 22 1976)
(Saturday, May 22, 1976) — “Could It Be Magic” by Donna Summer peaked at #52 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Could It Be Magic’ by Donna Summer peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago today (May 22 1976)
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Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York 50 years ago this hour (May 21 1976)
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(Friday, May 21, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, on the ninth stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York 50 years ago this hour (May 21 1976)
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Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr begins recording fifth studio album 50 years ago today (May 21 1976)
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(Friday, May 21, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr began recording sessions today for his fifth solo studio album, Ringo’s Rotogravure, marking his first major project after signing a new recording deal with Polydor Records, with U.S. distribution handled by Atlantic Records. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr begins recording fifth studio album 50 years ago today (May 21 1976)
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‘Rainy Day Women #12 & 35′ by Bob Dylan peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (May 21 1966)
(Saturday, May 21, 1966) — “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” by Bob Dylan peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rainy Day Women #12 & 35′ by Bob Dylan peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (May 21 1966)
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‘The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)’ by The Walker Brothers peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago today (May 21 1966)
(Saturday, May 21, 1966) — “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)” by The Walker Brothers peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)’ by The Walker Brothers peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago today (May 21 1966)
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‘Eight Miles High’ by The Byrds peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (May 21 1966)
(Saturday, May 21, 1966) — “Eight Miles High” by The Byrds peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Eight Miles High’ by The Byrds peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (May 21 1966)
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‘Mission: Impossible’ premieres in Westwood, California 30 years ago today (May 20 1996)
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(Monday, May 20, 1996) — Mission: Impossible, an action spy film inspired by the TV series (1966-1973; 1988-1990), premiered today at Mann Bruin Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Mission: Impossible’ premieres in Westwood, California 30 years ago today (May 20 1996)
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First hydrogen bomb to be dropped from a plane exploded 70 years ago this hour (May 21 1956)
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(Monday, May 21, 1956, 5:50:38.7 a.m. Marshall Islands Time/Sunday, May 20, 1956, 1:50:38.7 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — The United States today exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. Continue reading First hydrogen bomb to be dropped from a plane exploded 70 years ago this hour (May 21 1956)
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The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 60 years ago today (May 20 1966)
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(Friday, May 20, 1966, morning/afternoon BST) — The English rock band The Beatles gathered today at Chiswick House in London to film outdoor promotional videos for their new single “Paperback Writer“/”Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 60 years ago today (May 20 1966)
