(Saturday, October 30, 2010) — “Like a G6e” by Far East Movement featuring The Cataracs and Dev peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 30, Nov. 6/27, 2010). Continue reading ‘Like a G6’ by Far East Movement featuring The Cataracs and Dev peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2010)
Paul McCartney tracks ‘Sunshine Sometime’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1970)
Video: 'Sunshine Sometime (Earliest Mix)'
(Thursday, October 29, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Sunshine Sometime” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Sunshine Sometime’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1970)
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First peacetime military draft in American history goes into effect 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1940)
Video: 'President Franklin Delano Roosevelt addressing the nation about the Selective Ser...HD Stock Footage'
(Tuesday, October 29, 1940, 12:30 pm. EST; during World War II) — Secretary of War Henry Stimson stood blindfolded on the stage of the War Department’s auditorium above Constitution Avenue today and drew from an immense glass bowl the first number, 158, in the nation’s democratic lottery under the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. Continue reading First peacetime military draft in American history goes into effect 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1940)
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‘There you go again’: Carter and Reagan hold only debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1980)
Video: '1980 Presidential Candidate Debate: Governor Ronald Reagan and President Jimmy Carter - 10/28/80'
(Tuesday, October 28, 1980, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EST; during the 1980 United States presidential election) — With just seven days left before Election Day in the United States, President Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, and former California Governor Ronald Reagan, a Republican, met tonight at Public Auditorium in Cleveland for their only presidential debate of the campaign. Continue reading ‘There you go again’: Carter and Reagan hold only debate 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1980)
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‘Black Cat’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1990)
(Saturday, October 27, 1990) — “Black Cat” by Janet Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Black Cat’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 27 1990)
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Yankees defeat Mets in New York’s first ‘Subway’ World Series since 1956 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 2000)
Video: '2000 World Series, Game 5: Yankees @ Mets'
(Thursday, October 26, 2000, game played at approximately 8:28 p.m.-midnight EDT) — The New York Yankees won the 2000 World Series tonight, defeating the New York Mets 4-2 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading Yankees defeat Mets in New York’s first ‘Subway’ World Series since 1956 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 2000)
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Paul McCartney tracks ‘Hey Diddle’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1970)
Video: 'Hey Diddle (Dixon Van Winkle Mix)'
(Monday, October 26, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Hey Diddle” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Hey Diddle’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1970)
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Ravi Shankar performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1970)
Video: 'Ravi Shankar "TILAK SHYAM" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, October 25, 1970, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Ravi Shankar performed “Tilak Shyam” on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Ravi Shankar performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1970)
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John Lennon completes recording sessions for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon - Working Class Hero ( Acoustic Version )'
(Sunday, October 25, 1970, evening BST; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed “Working Class Hero” (tracking a third verse to insert in the Sept. 27 “best” take of the song) today at EMI Studio 3 in London, wrapping up the recording of his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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‘Woman in Love’ by Barbra Streisand peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980)
(Saturday, October 25, 1980) — “Woman in Love” by Barbra Streisand peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 25, Nov. 1/8, 1980). Continue reading ‘Woman in Love’ by Barbra Streisand peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1980)
