(Saturday, January 17, 1970) — “Midnight Cowboy” by Ferrante & Teicher peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Midnight Cowboy’ by Ferrante & Teicher peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
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(Saturday, January 17, 1970) — “Cold Turkey” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
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Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980)
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(Thursday, January 17, 1980) — Narcotics agents questioned Paul McCartney today about the half-pound of marijuana he allegedly brought into the country, then officers led him past a crowd of shouting Japanese fans to his second night in jail. Continue reading Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980)
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Prohibition begins in U.S. as 18th Amendment takes effect 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1920)
Video: 'Prohibition in the United States: National Ban of Alcohol'
(Saturday, January 17, 1920, 12:01 a.m. EST) — The prohibition of “intoxicating liquors” in the United States began early this morning as the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, one year to the day after its ratification.
This rang in the era of bootleg liquor when people whispered passwords through speak-easy doors, flappers ruled the dance floor and mobsters like Al Capone made millions from a thirsty public.
The Eighteenth Amendment would be repealed by the Twenty-first Amendment on December 5, 1933.
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Paul McCartney arrested in Japan on marijuana charge 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1980)
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(Wednesday, January 16, 1980, 3:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was taken into custody for alleged possession of about a half-pound of marijuana after arriving at Tokyo International Airport today, Japanese customs officials said. Continue reading Paul McCartney arrested in Japan on marijuana charge 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1980)
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‘What a Girl Wants’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 2000)
(Saturday, January 15, 2000) — “What a Girl Wants” by Christina Aguilera peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 15/22, 2000). Continue reading ‘What a Girl Wants’ by Christina Aguilera peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 2000)
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Diana Ross & The Supremes perform last concert together in Las Vegas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1970)
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(Wednesday, January 14, 1970, 11:54 p.m.-1:00 a.m. PST) — Diana Ross & The Supremes (Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong) performed their last concert together tonight at the New Frontier Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
At the conclusion of the show, new Supremes lead singer Jean Terrell was brought onstage and introduced to the audience.
Ross, Wilson and Birdsong would reunite only once — for a visibly tense performance of “Someday We’ll Be Together” at the Motown 25th anniversary TV special in 1983.
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‘I Can Dream, Can’t I?’ by Andrews Sisters with Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1950)
(Saturday, January 14, 1950) — “I Can Dream, Can’t I?” by Andrews Sisters with Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 14/21/28, Feb. 4, 1950). Continue reading ‘I Can Dream, Can’t I?’ by Andrews Sisters with Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1950)
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Starr completes recording ‘Sentimental Journey’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1970)
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(Wednesday, January 14, 1970, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles completed recording “Sentimental Journey” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London. Continue reading Starr completes recording ‘Sentimental Journey’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1970)
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‘Figure of Eight’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #92 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1990)
(Saturday, January 13, 1990) — “Figure of Eight” by Paul McCartney peaked at #92 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Figure of Eight’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #92 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1990)
