Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons Episode 22'
(Saturday, February 19, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles climb a mountain in the Swiss Alps, and later while on a cruise, they discover a woman being held captive in cabin 13 on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
(Saturday, February 19, 1966) — “Michelle” by Bud Shank (composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Shani Davis Becomes First Black Gold Medal Winter Olympian | This Week in Black History'
(Saturday, February 18, 2006, during the 2006 Winter Olympics) — American Shani Davis won the men’s 1,000-meter speedskating today in Turin, Italy, becoming the first Black athlete to win an individual gold medal in Winter Olympic history.
(Saturday, February 18, 1956) — “The Great Pretender” by The Platters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 18/25, 1956). Continue reading ‘The Great Pretender’ by The Platters peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 18 1956)
(Saturday, February 18, 1956) — “Rock and Roll Waltz” by Kay Starr with Hugo Winterhalter’s orchestra and chorus peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rock and Roll Waltz’ by Kay Starr peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Feb 18 1956)
(Saturday, February 18, 1956) — “Tutti Frutti” by Pat Boone peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard pop chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, February 17, 1996) — “Missing” by Everything but the Girl peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Missing’ by Everything but the Girl peaks at #2 in USA 30 years ago today (Feb 17 1996)
Video: 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' (10 clips)
(Tuesday, February 17, 1976) — Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), the first compilation album by the Eagles and the second highest-certified album by the Recording Industry Association of America at 29x platinum, behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller, was released today.
Video: 'Her End in Conc. Camp Was WORSE Than You Think: Margot Frank'
(Tuesday, February 16, 1926) — Margot Frank, the elder daughter of Otto Frank and Edith Frank and the elder sister of Anne Frank, was born Margot Betti Frank today in Frankfurt, Germany. Continue reading Margot Frank born in Frankfurt 100 years ago today (Feb 16 1926)
Video: 'That's Not Me (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'
(Tuesday, February 15, 1966, 2:00 p.m. to approximately 10:30 p.m. PST) — Five days after posing for the cover of their next album Pet Sounds at the San Diego Zoo, The Beach Boys today recorded “That’s Not Me” at Western Recorders – Studio 3, 6000 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood for release on the album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys record ‘That’s Not Me’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1966)
