(Saturday, August 5, 1978) — “Can We Still Be Friends” by Todd Rundgren peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can We Still Be Friends’ by Todd Rundgren peaks at #29 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1978)
Hiss denies he was ever a communist 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1948)
Video: '1948 HUAC Hearing with Alger Hiss'
(Thursday, August 5, 1948; during the Second Red Scare and the Cold War) — Former U.S. State Department official Alger Hiss voluntarily appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee today and denied under oath that he had ever been a communist. Continue reading Hiss denies he was ever a communist 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1948)
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The Doors perform in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1968)
Video: 'The Doors - ''Philadelphia Arena'' Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Agosto 4 de 1968.'
(Sunday, August 4, 1968, 10:45 p.m. EDT) — The Doors performed tonight at The Arena in Philadelphia, with approximately 6,400 in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Philadelphia 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1968)
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‘Poor Little Fool’ by Ricky Nelson first #1 on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
(Monday, August 4, 1958) — “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson peaked at #1 on today’s debut Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 4/11, 1958). Continue reading ‘Poor Little Fool’ by Ricky Nelson first #1 on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
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‘Splish Splash’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
(Monday, August 4, 1958) — “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin peaked at #3 on today’s debut Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Splish Splash’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
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‘Willie and the Hand Jive’ by The Johnny Otis Show peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
(Monday, August 4, 1958) — “Willie and the Hand Jive” by The Johnny Otis Show peaked at #9 on today’s debut Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Willie and the Hand Jive’ by The Johnny Otis Show peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
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‘Think It Over’ by The Crickets peaks at #27 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
(Monday, August 4, 1958) — “Think It Over” by The Crickets peaked at #27 on today’s debut Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Think It Over’ by The Crickets peaks at #27 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
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The Doors perform in Cleveland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
Video: 'The Doors - Light My Fire. [Live ''Cleveland Public Auditorium'' Ohio, Agosto 3 de 1968.]'
(Saturday, August 3, 1968, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT) — The Doors performed tonight at Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland. Continue reading The Doors perform in Cleveland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
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The Monkees complete ‘Head’ soundtrack album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
Video: 'Head (Album) Lyrics' (14 videos)
(Saturday, August 3, 1968, 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed “Ditty Diego today at RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, completing the recording sessions for Head, the band’s sixth studio album and the soundtrack to the group’s first and only feature film Head. Continue reading The Monkees complete ‘Head’ soundtrack album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
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‘Hello, I Love You’ by The Doors peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
(Saturday, August 3, 1968) — “Hello, I Love You” by The Doors peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 3/10, 1968). Continue reading ‘Hello, I Love You’ by The Doors peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
