(Saturday, June 27, 1970) — “The Love You Save” by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 27, July 4, 1970). Continue reading ‘The Love You Save’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
‘Hitchin’ a Ride’ by Vanity Fare peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
(Saturday, June 27, 1970) — “Hitchin’ a Ride” by Vanity Fare peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hitchin’ a Ride’ by Vanity Fare peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
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‘The Wonder of You’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
(Saturday, June 27, 1970) — “The Wonder of You” by Elvis Presley peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Wonder of You’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
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800 fleeing refugees killed when South Korean Army bombs Hangang Bridge in Seoul 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1950)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 5, Beginning of the Attack (June 1950) 6.25' (Hangang Bridge bombing at 6:46/7:30; North Korea's capture of Seoul at 9:24)
(Wednesday, June 28, 1950, 2:30 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — 800 refugees who were fleeing across the Hangang Bridge, which crossed in Seoul, South, Korea, were killed this morning when the South Korean Army bombed the bridge to delay the rapid North Korean advance towards the city. Continue reading 800 fleeing refugees killed when South Korean Army bombs Hangang Bridge in Seoul 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1950)
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Festival Express rock tour opens at CNE Stadium in Toronto 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
Video: '1970 Festival Express (Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin & The Band)'
(Saturday, June 27, 1970, scheduled to open at noon EDT) — Festival Express, a train tour across Canada taken by some of North America’s most popular rock bands, including Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, Flying Burrito Bros, Ian & Sylvia’s Great Speckled Bird and Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, began today at CNE Stadium in Toronto.
The tour also stopped in Winnipeg before it wrapped up in Calgary on July 5, 1970.
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‘Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1960)
(Monday, June 27, 1960) — “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” by Connie Francis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 27, July 4, 1960). Continue reading ‘Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1960)
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Truman orders U.S. air, naval units to fight in aid of Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1950)
Video: '27th June 1950: President Truman sends US navy and air force to Korea'
(Tuesday, June 27, 1950, 8:00 a.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced today that he is ordering U.S. air and naval forces to assist South Korean forces in their resistance of Sunday’s North Korean invasion. Continue reading Truman orders U.S. air, naval units to fight in aid of Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1950)
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Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
Video: 'Wine Woman And Loud Happy Songs'
(Friday, June 26, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr continued recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Wine, Women And Loud Happy Songs” and “The Wishing Book” (which would go unreleased) in this fourth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and would continue through June 27. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
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Former Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
Video: 'I'd Be Talking All The Time'
(Friday, June 26, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “I’d Be Talking All The Time” and “$15 Draw” in this third of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and continued through June 27. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
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George Harrison records basic track for ‘Awaiting on You All’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1970)
Video: 'Awaiting On You All (Early Take)'
(Friday, June 26, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison recorded the basic track for “Awaiting on You All” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today in London. Continue reading George Harrison records basic track for ‘Awaiting on You All’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1970)
