(Monday, October 12, 1959) — “Poison Ivy” by The Coasters peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Poison Ivy’ by The Coasters peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1959)
‘Everybody’s Talkin’’ by Nilsson peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969)
(Saturday, October 11, 1969) — “Everybody’s Talkin'” by Nilsson peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everybody’s Talkin’’ by Nilsson peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969)
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‘The Monkees Present’ studio album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969)
Video: 'The Monkees Present' (first 12 videos constitute original LP)
(Saturday, October 11, 1969) — The Monkees Present, The Monkees’ eighth studio album, the last to feature Michael Nesmith and the second after Peter Tork left the group, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Present’ studio album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 11 1969)
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Reds defeat White Sox in World Series clouded by Black Sox Scandal 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1919)
Video: 'In Search Of History - World Series Fix! The Black Sox Scandal (History Channel Documentary)' (Oct. 9, 1919, at 23:32)
(Thursday, October 9, 1919, 4:27 p.m. CDT) — The Cincinnati Reds won the 1919 World Series, defeating the Chicago White Sox 10-5 today at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Continue reading Reds defeat White Sox in World Series clouded by Black Sox Scandal 100 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1919)
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‘Heartbreaker’ by Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1999)
(Saturday, October 9, 1999) — “Heartbreaker” by Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 9/16, 1999). Continue reading ‘Heartbreaker’ by Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1999)
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Weatherman’s ‘Days of Rage’ anti-Vietnam War protests begin in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1969)
Video: 'Days of Rage 1969'
(Wednesday, October 8, 1969, 10:25 p.m. CDT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Seeking to “bring the [Vietnam] war home,” the first public protests by the radical Weather Underground faction of the counterculture-era group Students for a Democratic Society began tonight with the “Days of Rage” in Chicago. Continue reading Weatherman’s ‘Days of Rage’ anti-Vietnam War protests begin in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1969)
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George Harrison interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles Tapes - George Harrison Interview Pt. 1 March 1969 David Wigg RARE' (Oct. 8, 1969 at 0:04-13:49)
(Wednesday, October 8, 1969) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today by David Wigg at The Beatles’ Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row for the Oct. 12 and 19, 1969, editions of the BBC radio show Scene And Heard. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1969)
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Former U.S. President Franklin Pierce dies 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1869)
Video: 'American President #14: Franklin Pierce (1853-1857)'
(Friday, October 8, 1869, 4:35 a.m. local time) — Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States (1853–1857) died today from inflammation of the stomach at the age of 64 at his residence in Concord, New Hampshire. Continue reading Former U.S. President Franklin Pierce dies 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1869)
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‘Miss You Much’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1989)
(Saturday, October 7, 1989) — “Miss You Much” by Janet Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 7/14/21/28, 1989). Continue reading ‘Miss You Much’ by Janet Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1989)
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‘Cherish’ by Madonna peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1989)
(Saturday, October 7, 1989) — “Cherish” by Madonna peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Cherish’ by Madonna peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1989)
