(Saturday, December 3, 1994) — “On Bended Knee” by Boyz II Men peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six non-consecutive weeks (Dec. 3/10/31, 1994, Jan. 7/14/21, 1995). Continue reading ‘On Bended Knee’ by Boyz II Men peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1994)
‘I’ll Stand by You’ by The Pretenders peaks at #16 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1994)
(Saturday, December 3, 1994) — “I’ll Stand by You” by The Pretenders peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ll Stand by You’ by The Pretenders peaks at #16 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1994)
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‘Living in Danger’ by Ace of Base peaks at #20 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1994)
(Saturday, December 3, 1994) — “Living in Danger” by Ace of Base peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Living in Danger’ by Ace of Base peaks at #20 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1994)
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U.S. Senate condemns Sen. Joseph McCarthy in 67-22 vote for unethical conduct 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1954)
Video: '2nd December 1954: US Senator Joseph McCarthy censured by the Senate'
(Thursday, December 2, 1954, 5:03 p.m. EST; during the Second Red Scare and the Cold War) — The United States Senate voted 67 to 22 today to censure Sen. Joseph McCarthy of (R-Wisconsin) for “conduct that tends to bring the Senate into dishonor and disrepute.” Continue reading U.S. Senate condemns Sen. Joseph McCarthy in 67-22 vote for unethical conduct 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1954)
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Thousands perish in deadly Bhopal gas tragedy as toxic cloud escapes pesticide plant 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1984)
Video: 'Union Carbide Disaster In Bhopal India | Flashback | NBC News'
(Monday, December 3, 1984, 12:05 a.m. India Standard Time) — A methyl isocyanate leak from a Union Carbide pesticide plant today in Bhopal, India, killed more than 3,800 people outright and injured 150,000–600,000 others (some 6,000 of whom would later die from their injuries) in one of the worst industrial disasters in history. Continue reading Thousands perish in deadly Bhopal gas tragedy as toxic cloud escapes pesticide plant 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1984)
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Beatles drummer Ringo Starr admitted to University College Hospital in London for tonsillectomy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1964)
Video: 'Ringo Starr's tonsils (1964)' (Dec. 1, 1964, at 0:00-1:58)
(Tuesday, December 1, 1964) — Beatles drummer Ringo Starr entered University College Hospital in London today, where he will spend the next 10 days recuperating after a scheduled tonsillectomy. Continue reading Beatles drummer Ringo Starr admitted to University College Hospital in London for tonsillectomy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1964)
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Presidential election deadlocks among four candidates, turned over to U.S. House 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1824)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1824'
(Wednesday, December 1, 1824, during the 1824 presidential campaign) — The results of U.S. presidential election of 1824 were announced today (although voting continued until Dec. 2, 1824), but since no candidate received a majority of the total electoral college votes in the election, the House of Representatives was given the task of deciding the winner in accordance with the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution (which it would do on Feb. 9, 1825, less a month before inauguration day). Continue reading Presidential election deadlocks among four candidates, turned over to U.S. House 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1824)
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Confederates crushed in bloody assault at Franklin, Tennessee 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1864)
Video: 'Franklin: Animated Battle Map'
(Wednesday, November 30, 1864, midnight local time; the Battle of Franklin, part of the Franklin-Nashville Campaign during American Civil War) — In what is described as one of the most disastrous engagements for the Confederate States Army, the Battle of Franklin unfolded today, leaving a staggering toll on General John Bell Hood’s Army of Tennessee. Continue reading Confederates crushed in bloody assault at Franklin, Tennessee 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1864)
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George Harrison performs second of two shows in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison - Live at The Stadium, Chicago, Illinois (November 30, 1974 / Evening Show)'
(Saturday, November 30, 1974, show scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. CST) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the second of two shows tonight at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, on the 17th stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his next studio album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs second of two shows in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1974)
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George Harrison performs first of two shows in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison - Live at Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois (November 30th, 1974 / Afternoon Show)'
(Saturday, November 30, 1974, show scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. CST) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the first of two shows today at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, on the 17th stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his next studio album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs first of two shows in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1974)
