Paul McCartney and Wings perform first of two shows at Hammersmith Odeon in London 50 years ago tonight (Sep 17 1975)


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(Wednesday, September 17, 1975, evening British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the eighth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour, the first of two shows in two consecutive nights Hammersmith Odeon in London, England.

‘Gold Digger’ by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (Sep 17 2005)

(Saturday, September 17, 2005) — “Gold Digger” by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for ten consecutive weeks (Sep. 17/24, Oct. 1/8/15/22/29, Nov. 5/12/19, 2005).

‘The Dean Martin Show’ TV variety-comedy series debuts on NBC 60 years ago this hour (Sep 16 1965)


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(Thursday, September 16, 1965, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT)The Dean Martin Show, a TV variety-comedy series hosted by entertainer Dean Martin, premiered tonight on NBC-TV.

Paul McCartney opens ”US’ Tour’ 20 years ago this hour (Sep 16 2005)


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(Friday, September 16, 2005, 8:40 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney launched his 37-show North American “‘US’ Tour” (to promote his Chaos and Creation in the Backyard album) tonight at American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, Florida.

President Reagan reflects on post-war decades for ’45/85′ documentary 40 years ago this hour (Sep 16 1985)


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(Monday, September 16, 1985, 3:03 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan was interviewed today by Ted Koppel and Peter Jennings for the Sept. 18, 1985, ABC-TV special 45/85, a three-hour program on post-World War II history, focusing especially on the Cold War.

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Newcastle City Hall in Newcastle, England 50 years ago tonight (Sep 16 1975)

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(Tuesday, September 16, 1975, 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the seventh of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at Newcastle City Hall in Newcastle, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Newcastle City Hall in Newcastle, England 50 years ago tonight (Sep 16 1975)

‘I Spy’ series debuts on NBC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 15 1965)

(Wednesday, September 15, 1965, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT)I Spy, a secret-agent adventure television series starring Robert Culp as international tennis player Kelly Robinson with Bill Cosby as his trainer, Alexander Scott, premiered tonight on NBC-TV.

‘Coast to Coast Big Mouth’ episode airs on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 15 1965)

(Wednesday, September 18, 1965, 9:30 p.m. EDT) — A game show host gets Laura to tell a TV audience that Alan Brady is bald on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show. Continue reading ‘Coast to Coast Big Mouth’ episode airs on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 15 1965)

President Bush pledges federal role in rebuilding Gulf Coast 20 years ago this hour (Sep 15 2005)


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(Thursday, September 15, 2005, 8:02 p.m. CDT) — U.S. President George W. Bush, addressing the nation from storm-ravaged New Orleans, acknowledged tonight the government failed to respond adequately to Hurricane Katrina and urged Congress to approve a massive reconstruction program.