‘Yesterday’/’Act Naturally’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 13 1965)


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(Monday, September 13, 1965) — “Yesterday“/”Act Naturally” by The Beatles was released today as a single only in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Yesterday’/’Act Naturally’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 13 1965)

The Beatles’ final exclusive performance for ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ airs 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965)


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(Sunday, September 12, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles headlined the 18th season premiere of The Ed Sullivan Show tonight with a six-song set taped Aug. 14, 1965, inside CBS Studio 50 at 1697–1699 Broadway, between 53rd and 54th streets, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York. Continue reading The Beatles’ final exclusive performance for ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ airs 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965)

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1975)


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(Friday, September 12, 1975, scheduled for 7:30 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 fourth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1975)

George Harrison releases ‘You’/’World of Stone’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 12 1975)


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(Friday, September 12, 1975) — The single “You“/”World of Stone” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the UK (Sep. 15, 1975 in the U.S.), the first single from his forthcoming album Extra Texture (Read All About It). Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘You’/’World of Stone’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 12 1975)

FEMA director ‘Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job’ resigns 20 years ago today (Sep 12 2005)


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(Monday, September 12, 2005) — Three days after being stripped of his duties overseeing the post-Katrina hurricane relief effort and ten days after U.S. President George W. Bush infamously declared, “Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job,” Michael Brown resigned today as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, saying that he wanted to avoid distracting the agency at a time when it faces a major challenge.

Pete Rose breaks Ty Cobb’s all-time MLB hit record 40 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1985)


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(Wednesday, September 11, 1985, 8:01 p.m. EDT) — Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds recorded his 4,192nd hit with a single to left-center field off San Diego Padres pitcher Eric Show tonight, breaking Ty Cobb’s Major League Baseball career record.

Phil Silvers, ‘You’ll Never Get Rich’ cast perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1955)


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(Sunday, September 11, 1955, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Phil Silvers performed a sketch with the cast of You’ll Never Get Rich (which premiered as a series on CBS-TV nine days later) on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City.

Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Cardiff, Wales 50 years ago tonight (Sep 11 1975)


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(Thursday, September 11, 1975, scheduled for 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 third of 66 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour at the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff Wales.

‘Help!’ soundtrack album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 11 1965)


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(Saturday, September 11, 1965)Help! soundtrack album by The Beatles peaked at #1 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘Help!’ soundtrack album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 11 1965)

‘Gunsmoke’ Western drama television series premieres on CBS 70 years ago this hour (Sep 10 1955)


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(Saturday, September 10, 1955, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon of Dodge City must deal with fast trigger-happy outlaw Dan Grat on tonight’s premiere of the long-running TV Western series Gunsmoke on CBS. Continue reading ‘Gunsmoke’ Western drama television series premieres on CBS 70 years ago this hour (Sep 10 1955)