(Saturday, June 24, 1989) — “Satisfied” by Richard Marx peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Satisfied’ by Richard Marx peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1989)
‘Veronica’ by Elvis Costello peaks at #19 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1989)
(Saturday, June 24, 1989) — “Veronica” by Elvis Costello, co-written with former Beatle Paul McCartney, peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Veronica’ by Elvis Costello peaks at #19 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1989)
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‘Minute by Minute’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1979)
(Saturday, June 23, 1979) — “Minute by Minute” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Minute by Minute’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1979)
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Warren E. Burger sworn in as 15th U.S. Chief Justice 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1969)
Video: 'SYND 22-05-69 JUDGE WARREN BERGER RECEIVES RICHARD NIXON'S NOMINATION FOR CHIEF JUSTICE'
(Monday, June 23, 10:42 a.m. EDT) — Warren E. Burger was sworn in today as the 15th Chief Justice of the United States in a ceremony that included a tribute from President Richard Nixon to retiring Chief Justice Earl Warren. Continue reading Warren E. Burger sworn in as 15th U.S. Chief Justice 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1969)
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Legendary performer Judy Garland, 47, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1969)
Video: 'Last Days Of Judy Garland E True Hollywood Story(Full Version)'
(Sunday, June 22, 1969, approximately between 2:30 a.m. and 4:40 a.m British Summer Time) — Judy Garland, who attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage, died early today in the bathroom of her rented house in London. Continue reading Legendary performer Judy Garland, 47, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1969)
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‘Batman’ premieres in Westwood 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1989)
Video: 'Batman' trailer
(Monday, June 19, 1989, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — The Caped Crusader takes on his deadliest foe — the Joker — in Batman, the first installment of Warner Bros.’ initial Batman superhero film series that premiered tonight at the Bruin and Village theaters in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Batman’ premieres in Westwood 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1989)
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Carter and Brezhnev sign SALT II nuclear arms treaty 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1979)
Video: 'Jimmy Carter SALT II Treaty signing June 18 1979 archival footage'
(Monday, June 18, 1979, 1:00 p.m. CEST; during the Cold War) — U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed the SALT II strategic arms limitation treaty today in Vienna. Continue reading Carter and Brezhnev sign SALT II nuclear arms treaty 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1979)
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‘I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)’ by New Kids on the Block peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1989)
(Saturday, June 17, 1989) — “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)” by New Kids on the Block peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)’ by New Kids on the Block peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1989)
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‘I Want It All’ by Queen peaks at #50 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1989)
(Saturday, June 17, 1989) — “I Want It All” by Queen peaked at #50 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Want It All’ by Queen peaks at #50 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1989)
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‘Wishing (Will Make It So)’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1939)
(Saturday, June 17, 1939) — “Wishing (Will Make It So)” by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra (Ray Eberle, vocal) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for four consecutive weeks (May 20/27, June 3/10, 1939). Continue reading ‘Wishing (Will Make It So)’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1939)
