(Saturday, April 12, 1969) — “Memories” by Elvis Presley peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Memories’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 12 1969)
‘Poker Face’ by Lady Gaga peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 2009)
(Saturday, April 11, 2009) — “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Poker Face’ by Lady Gaga peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 2009)
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‘Get Back’/’Don’t Let Me Down’ single by The Beatles with Billy Preston released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1969)
Video: 'Get Back (Remastered 2015)'
(Friday, April 11, 1969) — The single “Get Back”/“Don’t Let Me Down” by The Beatles with Billy Preston was released today in the UK (May 5, 1969, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Get Back’/’Don’t Let Me Down’ single by The Beatles with Billy Preston released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1969)
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‘No Scrubs’ by TLC peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1999)
(Saturday, April 10, 1999) — “No Scrubs” by TLC peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Apr. 10/17/24, May 1, 1999). Continue reading ‘No Scrubs’ by TLC peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1999)
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Marian Anderson performs historic concert at Lincoln Memorial 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1939)
Video: '"Marian Anderson Sings at the Lincoln Memorial" Newreel Story'
(Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939, 5:00-5:30 p.m. EST, during the Civil rights movement (1896–1954)) — Singer Marian Anderson performed an open air concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to 75,000 people today after being denied the use of Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution because she was black. Continue reading Marian Anderson performs historic concert at Lincoln Memorial 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1939)
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The Beatles pose for extended photo session in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1969)
(Wednesday, April 9, 1969) — The Beatles held posed for an extended photo session today in two locations: the Madingley Club on Willoughby Road in East Twickenham in London, followed by more shots taken at number 4 Ducks Walk where they boarded a boat on the River Thames. Continue reading The Beatles pose for extended photo session in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1969)
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NASA introduces first seven U.S. astronauts 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1959)
Video: 'Mercury 7 Press Conference' (3 videos)
(Thursday, April 9, 1959) — Seven young military test pilots (Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald Slayton) were presented as the first seven U.S. astronauts, quickly dubbed the “Mercury Seven,” at a press conference held today by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Washington. Continue reading NASA introduces first seven U.S. astronauts 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1959)
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‘The Look’ by Roxette peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1989)
(Saturday, April 8, 1989) — The Look by Roxette peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Look’ by Roxette peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1989)
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‘Sultans of Swing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1979)
(Saturday, April 7, 1979) — “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sultans of Swing’ by Dire Straits peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1979)
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Mussolini’s Italy invades Albania 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1939)
Video: 'Invasion Of Albania (1939)'
(Good Friday, April 7, 1939, 4:50 a.m. Central European Time; during the Italian invasion of Albania, part of Interwar period) — Italian troops landed in Albania at dawn today, debarking from sixteen units of the First Italian Naval Squadron at Santi Quaranta, Valona, Durazzo and San Giovanni di Medua. Continue reading Mussolini’s Italy invades Albania 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1939)
