(Saturday, March 5, 1966; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — “Ballad of the Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19/26, Apr. 2, 1966). Continue reading ‘Ballad of the Green Berets’ by SSgt Barry Sadler peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
‘Working My Way Back to You’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
(Saturday, March 5, 1966) — “Working My Way Back to You” by The Four Seasons peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Working My Way Back to You’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
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‘Batman!’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #66 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
(Saturday, March 5, 1966) — “Batman!” by Jan and Dean peaked at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘I Feel Fine/Hold Me Tight’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 24'
(Saturday, March 5, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles go to Hollywood, and later, Ringo and George take a tour of the Statue of Liberty in New York on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
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124 killed as jetliner crashes into Japan’s Mount Fuji 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1966)
Video: '1966 BOAC Flight 911 Crash Kills 124 in Japan'
(Saturday, March 5, 1966, at about 2:15 p.m. JST) — BOAC Flight 911, a Boeing 707, crashed into Japan’s Mount Fuji today after breaking up in severe turbulence; all 124 people on board were killed. Continue reading 124 killed as jetliner crashes into Japan’s Mount Fuji 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1966)
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‘Chicken Soup’ episode airs on ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ 50 years ago this hour (Mar 4 1976)
Video: 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Episode 43 Mar 03, 1976'
(Thursday, March 4, 1976, 11:00 p.m. EST in New York) — Mary makes Coach Fedders some chicken soup for his cold, with disastrous results on tonight’s episode of the syndicated soap opera parody series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode number 97 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.
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Surviving Beatles turn down $225 million offer to tour 30 years ago today (Mar 4 1996)
Video: 'The Beatles - January / February 1995 Reunion Sessions'
(Monday, March 4, 1996) — The three surviving members of The Beatles — Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — turned down a $225 million offer today to tour North America, Europe and Japan.
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‘Yesterday’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles : Yesterday E.P. (Mono)'
(Friday, March 4, 1966) — Yesterday, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks previously released on the group’s Help! album (British version). Continue reading ‘Yesterday’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
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‘We’re more popular than Jesus’ declares Beatle John Lennon 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon / Beatles 1966 / Jesus statement'
(Friday, March 4, 1966) — In an interview with Maureen Cleave printed today in the London Evening Standard, John Lennon of The Beatles was quoted as saying: Continue reading ‘We’re more popular than Jesus’ declares Beatle John Lennon 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
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‘Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief’ by Betty Hutton peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Mar 2 1946)
(Saturday, March 2, 1946) — “Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief” by Betty Hutton (with Paul Weston and his Orchestra; recorded June 29, 1945) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief’ by Betty Hutton peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Mar 2 1946)
