Video: 'The Spanish American War | History Channel Documentary' (war ends at 34:45)
(Friday, August 12, 1898, 4:23 p.m. localar time; during the Spanish–American War) — The Spanish-American War effectively today with the signing in Washington of a Protocol of Peace between the United States and Spain. Continue reading Spanish-American War hostilities ends 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1898)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Three Times a Lady” by the Commodores peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 12/19, 1978). Continue reading ‘Three Times a Lady’ by Commodores peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Last Dance” by Donna Summer peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Last Dance’ by Donna Summer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Copacabana’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Life’s Been Good” by Joe Walsh peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Life’s Been Good’ by Joe Walsh peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “King Tut” by Steve Martin peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘King Tut’ by Steve Martin peaks at #17 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Stay” by Jackson Browne peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Stay’ by Jackson Browne peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
Video: 'Not Guilty (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Monday, August 12, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-4:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Not Guilty” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording Harrison’s final lead vocals. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Not Guilty’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1968)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - London Town [High Quality]'
(Friday, August 11, 1978) — The single “London Town”/“I’m Carrying” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the UK (Aug. 21, 1978, in the U.S.), the third of three singles from the group’s album London Town. Continue reading ‘London Town’/’I’m Carrying’ by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1978)
