(Saturday, August 3, 1968) — “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Classical Gas’ by Mason Williams peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’ by Donovan peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
(Saturday, August 3, 1968) — “Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’ by Donovan peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
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‘The Wichita Train Whistle Sings’ by Mike Nesmith debuts at #161 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
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(Saturday, August 3, 1968) — The Wichita Train Whistle Sings, the de facto first solo album by Michael Nesmith of The Monkees, although the artist credited on the initial release is actually “The Wichita Train Whistle,” debuted at #161 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Wichita Train Whistle Sings’ by Mike Nesmith debuts at #161 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968)
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Chambers accuses Hiss of being a communist spy 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1948)
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(Tuesday, August 3, 1948; during the Second Red Scare and the Cold War) — Time magazine editor Whittaker Chambers testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee today that he had been part of a Communist underground organization prior to his leaving the movement in 1937. Continue reading Chambers accuses Hiss of being a communist spy 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1948)
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Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Los Angeles 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 2008)
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(Saturday, August 2, 2008, evening PDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, wrapping up the band’s 30-show, 29-city North American tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Los Angeles 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 2008)
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The Doors perform in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1968)
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(Friday, August 2, 1968, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Doors performed tonight at Singer Bowl in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, with approximately 16,500 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1968)
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‘Interiors’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1978)
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(Wednesday, August 2, 1978, scheduled at 11:30 a.m. EDT) — Interiors, a drama film about three sisters who fight to adjust to their parents’ divorce and their father’s re-marriage, opened today at The Baronet theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Interiors’ opens in New York City 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1978)
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The Beatles complete ‘Hey Jude’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1968)
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(Thursday, August 1, 1968, 5:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording Paul McCartney’s “Hey Jude” tonight at Trident Studios in London, recording overdubs onto take one, including lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, tambourine, handclaps, and a 36-piece orchestra. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Hey Jude’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1968)
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Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Phoenix 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 2008)
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(Thursday, July 31, 2008, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MST) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Phoenix 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 2008)
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‘Hang ‘Em High’ opens in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1968)
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(Wednesday, July 31, 1968, 9:15 a.m. CDT) — Hang ‘Em High, an American DeLuxe Color revisionist Western film about a mysterious drifter who survives a lynching then goes back for revenge, opened this morning at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago. Continue reading ‘Hang ‘Em High’ opens in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1968)
