(Saturday, November 6, 1948) — “Buttons and Bows” by Dinah Shore and her Happy Valley Boys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for ten non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 6/13/20/27, Dec. 4/11/18/25, 1948, Jan. 1/15, 1949). Continue reading ‘Buttons and Bows’ by Dinah Shore peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1948)
Nixon narrowly defeats Humphrey, elected POTUS 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1968)
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(Tuesday, November 5, 1968, during the United States presidential election, 1968) — Republican former U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon of New York was elected President of the United States today, defeating Democratic U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota. Continue reading Nixon narrowly defeats Humphrey, elected POTUS 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1968)
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‘Kokomo’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1988)
(Saturday, November 5, 1988) — “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Kokomo’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1988)
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Obama defeats McCain, elected first African American POTUS 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 2008)
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(Tuesday, November 4, 2008, during the United States presidential election, 2008) — Democratic U.S. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois was elected President of the United States today, defeating Republican U.S. Senator John McCain of Arizona. Continue reading Obama defeats McCain, elected first African American POTUS 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 2008)
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‘You Needed Me’ by Anne Murray peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1978)
(Saturday, November 4, 1978) — “You Needed Me” by Anne Murray at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Needed Me’ by Anne Murray peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1978)
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‘Who Are You’ by The Who peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1978)
(Saturday, November 4, 1978) — “Who Are You” by The Who peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Who Are You’ by The Who peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1978)
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Taft handily defeats Bryan, elected POTUS 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1908)
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(Tuesday, November 3, 1908, during the United States presidential election, 1908) — Republican Secretary of War William Howard Taft of Ohio was elected President of the United States today, defeating three-time Democratic nominee, former Rep. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska. Continue reading Taft handily defeats Bryan, elected POTUS 110 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1908)
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Grant decisively defeats Seymour, elected POTUS 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1868)
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(Tuesday, November 3, 1868, during the United States presidential election, 1868) — Commanding General of the U.S. Army Ulysses S. Grant of Illinois, a Republican, was elected President of the United States today, defeating former Democratic Governor Horatio Seymour of New York in the first presidential election since the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Continue reading Grant decisively defeats Seymour, elected POTUS 150 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1868)
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‘Chantilly Lace’ by The Big Bopper peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1958)
(Monday, November 3, 1958) — “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper (Jiles Perry “J. P.” Richardson Jr.) peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Chantilly Lace’ by The Big Bopper peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1958)
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‘Tea for Two Cha Cha’ by Tommy Dorsey peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1958)
(Monday, November 3, 1958) — “Tea for Two” by The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra starring Warren Covington peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tea for Two Cha Cha’ by Tommy Dorsey peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1958)
