(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — “Out In The Country” by Three Dog Night peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Out In The Country’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)
Ringo Starr’s ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album debuts at #141 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Beaucoups of Blues' (first 12 videos constitute original album)
(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — Beaucoups of Blues, the second solo studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #141 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album debuts at #141 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)
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Michael Nesmith’s ‘Magnetic South’ album debuts at #149 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)
Video: 'Magnetic South - Michael Nesmith' (11 videos)
(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — Magnetic South, the first solo studio album released (in June 1970) by Michael Nesmith after he left The Monkees, debuted at #149 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Michael Nesmith’s ‘Magnetic South’ album debuts at #149 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)
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‘Save the Last Dance for Me’ by The Drifters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1960)
(Monday, October 17, 1960) — “Save the Last Dance for Me” by The Drifters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/31, Nov. 7, 1960). Continue reading ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’ by The Drifters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1960)
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U.S. Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson born in Louisville 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1780)
Video: 'Julia Chinn | Kentucky Life | KET.org' (story of Johnson's relationship with Julia Chinn, a mixed-race slave)
(Tuesday, October 17, 1780) — Richard Mentor Johnson, the ninth vice president of the United States, who served during the administration of President Martin Van Buren (1837–1841), was born today on the settlement of “Beargrass” in the Kentucky frontier and what became present-day Louisville. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson born in Louisville 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1780)
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Paul McCartney records ‘3 Legs’ and ‘Eat At Home’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1970)
Video: '3 Legs (Remastered 2012)'
(Friday, October 16, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney recorded “3 Legs” and “Eat At Home” today at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘3 Legs’ and ‘Eat At Home’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1970)
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‘The Great Dictator’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1940)
Video: 'The Great Dictator' trailer
(Thursday, October 15, 1940, 8:30 p.m. EST; during World War II) — The Great Dictator, an American political satire comedy-drama film about a Jewish barber who takes the place of a war-hungry dictator, premiered tonight in New York City at the Astor Theatre at 1537 Broadway, at West 45th Street in Times Square and the Capitol Theatre at 1645 Broadway, just north of Times Square. Continue reading ‘The Great Dictator’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1940)
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John, Paul, George & Ringo record music together for the first time 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1960)
Video: 'The Beatles in Hamburg'
(Saturday, October 15, 1960, afternoon Central European Time; during The Beatles in Hamburg) — For the very first time, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — the final line-up of The Beatles — recorded music together today in Hamburg, West Germany. Continue reading John, Paul, George & Ringo record music together for the first time 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1960)
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MacArthur tells Truman China won’t intervene in Korean War 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1950)
Video: 'Korean War: Truman vs MacArthur over Korea' (Oct. 15, 1950 at 10:15)
(Sunday, October 15, 1950, Truman’s plane arrived at 6:30 a.m. Wake Time; during the Wake Island Conference, part of the Korean War and the Cold War) — President Harry S. Truman and Army General Douglas MacArthur met for a conference today at Wake Island to define the Far Eastern policy of the United States in the light of recent United Nations victories in Korea. Continue reading MacArthur tells Truman China won’t intervene in Korean War 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1950)
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‘Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 2000)
(Saturday, October 14, 2000) — “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” by Christina Aguilera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 14/21/28, Nov. 4, 2000). Continue reading ‘Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 2000)
