(Saturday, June 23, 1989) — “Everlasting Love” by Howard Jones peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Everlasting Love’ by Howard Jones peaks at #12 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1989)
George Harrison interviewed at Donington Park Racetrack 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison and Jackie Stewart Interview Motorsport 06/03/1979'
(Sunday, June 3, 1979) — Former Beatle George Harrison was interviewed with former racing driver Jackie Stewart today during a charity race in memory of the late Swedish racing driver Gunnar Nilsson at Donington Park Racetrack in Donington Castle, England. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed at Donington Park Racetrack 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1979)
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‘Hot Stuff’ by Donna Summer peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1979)
(Saturday, June 2, 1979) — “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three non-consecutive weeks (June 2/16/23, 1979). Continue reading ‘Hot Stuff’ by Donna Summer peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1979)
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Lennon, Ono hold final day of second bed-in for peace 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1969)
Video: 'BED PEACE starring John Lennon & Yoko Ono' (June 2, 1969, at 56:21-1:04:36)
(Monday, June 2, 1969; during the Vietnam War) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed having breakfast this morning as they began the final full day of their second week-long bed-in for peace in room 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth HOtel in Montreal. Continue reading Lennon, Ono hold final day of second bed-in for peace 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1969)
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Smokey Robinson & the Miracles perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1969)
Video: 'Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Doggone Right'
(Sunday, June 1, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Smokey Robinson & the Miracles performed “Doggone Right” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Smokey Robinson & the Miracles perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1969)
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Al Capp confronts Lennons at Montreal bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1969)
Video: 'BED PEACE starring John Lennon & Yoko Ono' (June 1, 1969, at 8:03-20:49)
(Sunday, June 1, 1969; during the Vietnam War) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, clashed with Al Capp today as the satirical cartoonist visited the couple as they continued their second week-long bed-in for peace in room 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. Continue reading Al Capp confronts Lennons at Montreal bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1969)
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‘The Battle of New Orleans’ by Johnny Horton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1959)
(Monday, June 15, 1959) — “The Battle of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (June 1/8/15/22/29, July 6, 1959). Continue reading ‘The Battle of New Orleans’ by Johnny Horton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1959)
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Lennon records ‘Give Peace a Chance’ in Montreal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'
(Saturday, May 31, 1969, 5:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m. EDT; during the Vietnam War) — John Lennon of The Beatles recorded the basic version of “Give Peace a Chance” during his second week-long bed-in for peace with wife Yoko Ono today in room 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal for release as a single by the Plastic Ono Band on July 4, 1969. Continue reading Lennon records ‘Give Peace a Chance’ in Montreal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
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2,209 people killed in Johnstown Flood 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1889)
Video: 'Johnstown Flood'
(Friday, May 31, 1889, 3:10 p.m. local time; during the Johnstown Flood) — 2,209 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, perished today when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water and debris toward town. Continue reading 2,209 people killed in Johnstown Flood 130 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1889)
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‘Love (Can Make You Happy)’ by Mercy peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
(Saturday, May 31, 1969) — “Love (Can Make You Happy)” by Mercy peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love (Can Make You Happy)’ by Mercy peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1969)
