(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — “My Little Town” by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
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(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — Shaved Fish, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon, featuring all of the singles that he had issued up to that point in the United States as a solo artist, with the exception of “Stand by Me,” which had been released earlier that year, peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
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‘Venus and Mars/Rock Show’ by Wings peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
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(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — “Venus and Mars”/”Rock Show” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings, the third single from the group’s album Venus and Mars, peaks at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars/Rock Show’ by Wings peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
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Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke born in West Plains, Missouri 100 years ago today (Dec 13 1925)
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(Sunday, December 13, 1925) — Actor, comedian, singer, dancer and writer Dick Van Dyke was born Richard Wayne Van Dyke today in West Plains, Missouri. Continue reading Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke born in West Plains, Missouri 100 years ago today (Dec 13 1925)
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The Byrds perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1965)
Video: 'The Byrds "Mr. Tambourine Man" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, December 12, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Byrds performed “Mr. Tambourine Man” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Byrds perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1965)
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Moore pleads guilty to shooting at U.S. President Gerald Ford 50 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1975)
Video: 'Gerald Ford - Assassination Attempts (02)' (Sept. 22, 1975, at 1:08)
(Friday, December 12, 1975, 10:05 a.m. PST) — Sara Jane Moore asked a federal court in San Francisco today to allow her to plead guilty to trying to kill President Gerald R. Ford on Sept. 22, 1975. Continue reading Moore pleads guilty to shooting at U.S. President Gerald Ford 50 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1975)
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The Beatles interviewed as they perform final two shows of final UK tour 60 years ago today (Dec 12 1965)
Video: 'THE BEATLES LOST INTERVIEW FROM THE CAPITOL, CARDIFF 1965. (Short sample clip)'
(Sunday, December 12, 1965, shows were scheduled for 5:30 p.m./8:00 p.m. GMT) — As The Beatles performed the final two live concerts of their 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK, the band’s members were interviewed today at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed as they perform final two shows of final UK tour 60 years ago today (Dec 12 1965)
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First motel opens in San Luis Obispo, California 100 years ago today (Dec 12 1925)
Video: 'History of Motel | How Motels Became a Symbol of the American Road Trip'
(Saturday, December 12, 1925) — The first motel, the Motel Inn of San Luis Obispo (originally known as the Milestone Mo-Tel), opened today in San Luis Obispo, California. Continue reading First motel opens in San Luis Obispo, California 100 years ago today (Dec 12 1925)
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Iconic singer and actor Frank Sinatra born in Hoboken, New Jersey 110 years ago today (Dec 12 1915)
Video: 'Frank Sinatra: The Golden Age of an American Icon | FULL DOCUMENTARY'
(Sunday, December 12, 1915) — Singer, actor, and producer Frank Sinatra was born Francis Albert Sinatra today in an upstairs tenement at 415 Monroe Street in Hoboken, New Jersey, the only child of Italian immigrants Natalina “Dolly” Garaventa and Antonino Martino “Marty” Sinatra. Continue reading Iconic singer and actor Frank Sinatra born in Hoboken, New Jersey 110 years ago today (Dec 12 1915)
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248 American soldiers and 8 crew members killed in plane crash at Gander, Newfoundland 40 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1985)
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(Thursday, December 12, 1985, 6:46 a.m. NST) — 248 American soldiers and eight crew members were killed today when an Arrow Air charter crashed after takeoff from Gander, Newfoundland. Continue reading 248 American soldiers and 8 crew members killed in plane crash at Gander, Newfoundland 40 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1985)
