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‘Rubber Soul’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 25 1966)

Video: 'The Beatles - Rubber Soul (1965) | Full Album' (Saturday, January 8, 1966) -- The North American version of the studio album Rubber Soul by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today's Billboard's 200 album chart…
‘Rubber Soul’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 25 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Rubber Soul (1965) | Full Album' (Saturday, January 8, 1966) -- The North American version of the studio album Rubber Soul by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today's Billboard's 200 album chart for six consecutive weeks (Jan. 8/15/22/29, Feb. 5/12, 1966). It was the group's seventh of a record 19 number one albums on the chart (1964-2001). In 2003, Rubber Soul was ranked number five on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time."
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December 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
‘We Can Work It Out’ by The Beatles debuts at #36 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 18 1965)

Video: 'We Can Work It Out (2023 Mix)' (Friday, December 3, 1965) -- "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles debuted at #36 on today's Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
‘We Can Work It Out’ by The Beatles debuts at #36 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 18 1965)
Video: 'We Can Work It Out (2023 Mix)' (Friday, December 3, 1965) -- "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles debuted at #36 on today's Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
‘Day Tripper’ by The Beatles debuts at #56 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 18 1965)

Video: 'Day Tripper (2023 Mix)' (Saturday, December 18, 1965) -- "Day Tripper" by The Beatles, the B-side to the band's latest single with "We Can Work It Out" on the A-side, debuts at #56 on today's Billboard Hot…
‘Day Tripper’ by The Beatles debuts at #56 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 18 1965)
Video: 'Day Tripper (2023 Mix)' (Saturday, December 18, 1965) -- "Day Tripper" by The Beatles, the B-side to the band's latest single with "We Can Work It Out" on the A-side, debuts at #56 on today's Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
‘The Beatles Third Christmas Record’ released to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1965)

Video: 'Beatles Christmas 1965 - The Beatles Third Christmas Record' (Friday, December 17, 1965) -- The Beatles released "The Beatles Third Christmas Record," a spoken and musical…
‘The Beatles Third Christmas Record’ released to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1965)
Video: 'Beatles Christmas 1965 - The Beatles Third Christmas Record' (Friday, December 17, 1965) -- The Beatles released "The Beatles Third Christmas Record," a spoken and musical message by the English rock group released on flexi disc to members of their official fan-clubs in the United Kingdom.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Monkees hold second official recording session 60 years ago today (Dec 17 1965

Video: 'The Monkees - I Wanna Be Free (Demo & earliest Monkee recording!) [Demo Remake - Take One of remake at 0:42) (Friday, December 17, 1965) -- Less than a month after filming the pilot episode for their…
The Monkees hold second official recording session 60 years ago today (Dec 17 1965
Video: 'The Monkees - I Wanna Be Free (Demo & earliest Monkee recording!) [Demo Remake - Take One of remake at 0:42) (Friday, December 17, 1965) -- Less than a month after filming the pilot episode for their television series, the second recording session for The Monkees was held today to refine the slow version of "I Wanna Be Free…
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December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ epic space opera film premieres in Hollywood 10 years ago this hour (Dec 14 2015)

Video: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer (Monday, December 14, 2015, approximately 8:00 p.m. PST) -- Star Wars: The Force Awakens, an American epic space opera film produced,…
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ epic space opera film premieres in Hollywood 10 years ago this hour (Dec 14 2015)
Video: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer (Monday, December 14, 2015, approximately 8:00 p.m. PST) -- Star Wars: The Force Awakens, an American epic space opera film produced, co-written, and directed by J. J. Abrams, premiered today at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)

Video: 'Shaved Fish - Lennon Plastic Ono Band' (Saturday, December 13, 1975) -- Shaved Fish, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon, featuring all of the singles that he had…
‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
Video: 'Shaved Fish - Lennon Plastic Ono Band' (Saturday, December 13, 1975) -- Shaved Fish, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon, featuring all of the singles that he had issued up to that point in the United States as a solo artist, with the exception of "Stand by Me," which had been released earlier that year, peaked at #12 on today's…
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December 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke born in West Plains, Missouri 100 years ago today (Dec 13 1925)

Video: 'Dick Van Dyke Talks Turning 100, Shares Secret to Longevity' (Sunday, December 13, 1925) -- Actor, comedian, singer, dancer and writer Dick Van Dyke was born Richard Wayne Van Dyke…
Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke born in West Plains, Missouri 100 years ago today (Dec 13 1925)
Video: 'Dick Van Dyke Talks Turning 100, Shares Secret to Longevity' (Sunday, December 13, 1925) -- Actor, comedian, singer, dancer and writer Dick Van Dyke was born Richard Wayne Van Dyke today in West Plains, Missouri.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Beatles interviewed as they perform final two shows of final UK tour 60 years ago today (Dec 12 1965)

Video: 'THE BEATLES LOST INTERVIEW FROM THE CAPITOL, CARDIFF 1965. (Short sample clip)' (Sunday, December 12, 1965, shows were scheduled for 5:30 p.m./8:00 p.m. GMT) -- As The Beatles…
The Beatles interviewed as they perform final two shows of final UK tour 60 years ago today (Dec 12 1965)
Video: 'THE BEATLES LOST INTERVIEW FROM THE CAPITOL, CARDIFF 1965. (Short sample clip)' (Sunday, December 12, 1965, shows were scheduled for 5:30 p.m./8:00 p.m. GMT) -- As The Beatles performed the final two live concerts of their 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK, the band's members were interviewed today at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Beatles perform first of two shows at London’s Hammersmith Odeon 60 years ago this hour (Dec 10 1965)

Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (December 10th 1965, NEW Restored & Synced Film)' (Friday, December 10, 1965, 6:45 p.m./9:00 p.m. GMT) -- The Beatles' performed the…
The Beatles perform first of two shows at London’s Hammersmith Odeon 60 years ago this hour (Dec 10 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (December 10th 1965, NEW Restored & Synced Film)' (Friday, December 10, 1965, 6:45 p.m./9:00 p.m. GMT) -- The Beatles' performed the first two live concerts at the Hammersmith Odeon in London tonight as part of a 10-day, nine-venue, eight-city tour of the UK.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
‘Blast from Your Past’ compilation album by Ringo Starr debuts at #176 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 6 1975)

Video: 'Ringo Starr-Blast from Your Past (1975)' (10 videos) (Saturday, December 6, 1975) -- Blast from Your Past, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, featuring eight…
‘Blast from Your Past’ compilation album by Ringo Starr debuts at #176 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 6 1975)
Video: 'Ringo Starr-Blast from Your Past (1975)' (10 videos) (Saturday, December 6, 1975) -- Blast from Your Past, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, featuring eight singles, one B-side and one album track released between 1970 and 1975, debuted at #176 on today's Billboard 200 albums chart.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Comic legend Woody Allen born in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Nov 30 1935)

Video: 'Woody Allen: A Life in Film (TV) 2002 ?HD Sub.' (Saturday, November 30, 1935, "very close to midnight" EST) -- Filmmaker, actor, writer, and comedian Woody Allen, whose career spans eight decades, was born…
Comic legend Woody Allen born in New York City 90 years ago this hour (Nov 30 1935)
Video: 'Woody Allen: A Life in Film (TV) 2002 ?HD Sub.' (Saturday, November 30, 1935, "very close to midnight" EST) -- Filmmaker, actor, writer, and comedian Woody Allen, whose career spans eight decades, was born Allan Stewart Konigsberg tonight at Mount Eden Hospital in Bronx, New York City.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Robert Francis Kennedy born in Brookline, Massachusetts 100 years ago today (Nov 20 1925)

Video: 'Robert F. Kennedy - America's Lost President | Free Documentary History' (Friday, November 20, 1925) -- Robert Francis Kennedy, American politician who served as U.S. Attorney General under his…
Robert Francis Kennedy born in Brookline, Massachusetts 100 years ago today (Nov 20 1925)
Video: 'Robert F. Kennedy - America's Lost President | Free Documentary History' (Friday, November 20, 1925) -- Robert Francis Kennedy, American politician who served as U.S. Attorney General under his brother, President John F. Kennedy, and later as a U.S. Senator for New York, before being assassinated while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for U.S. president, was born today…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Paul McCartney and Wings wrap up Australian leg of world tour in Melbourne 50 years ago tonight (Nov 14 1975)

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne - MPL (Raw Footage) - 14 Nov' (Friday, November 14, 1975) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings…
Paul McCartney and Wings wrap up Australian leg of world tour in Melbourne 50 years ago tonight (Nov 14 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne - MPL (Raw Footage) - 14 Nov' (Friday, November 14, 1975) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the ninth of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Paul McCartney and Wings perform second of two shows in Brisbane, Australia 50 years ago tonight (Nov 11 1975)

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Brisbane, QLD, Australia - MPL Footage - 11 November 1975' (Wednesday, November 11, 1975, evening Australian Eastern Daylight Time) -- Former Beatle…
Paul McCartney and Wings perform second of two shows in Brisbane, Australia 50 years ago tonight (Nov 11 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Brisbane, QLD, Australia - MPL Footage - 11 November 1975' (Wednesday, November 11, 1975, evening Australian Eastern Daylight Time) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of two shows at Festival Hall in Brisbane tonight, the seventh of nine shows on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon debuts at #97 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 8 1975)

Video: 'Shaved Fish - Lennon Plastic Ono Band' (Saturday, October 11, 1975) -- Shaved Fish, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon, featuring all of the singles that he had…
‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon debuts at #97 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 8 1975)
Video: 'Shaved Fish - Lennon Plastic Ono Band' (Saturday, October 11, 1975) -- Shaved Fish, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon, featuring all of the singles that he had issued up to that point in the United States as a solo artist, with the exception of "Stand by Me," which had been released earlier that year, debuted at #97 on today's…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Paul McCartney and Wings perform second of two shows in Sydney, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1975)

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Family Relaxing In Palm Beach, Sydney, NSW, Australia - MPL Footage 8 November' (Saturday, November 8, 1975, 8:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time) -- Former…
Paul McCartney and Wings perform second of two shows in Sydney, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Family Relaxing In Palm Beach, Sydney, NSW, Australia - MPL Footage 8 November' (Saturday, November 8, 1975, 8:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the fifth of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Paul McCartney and Wings perform first of two shows in Sydney, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 7 1975)

Video: Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Sydney, NSW, Australia + Soundcheck - MPL Footage - 7 November 1975' (Friday, November 7, 1975, 8:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time) -- Former…
Paul McCartney and Wings perform first of two shows in Sydney, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 7 1975)
Video: Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Sydney, NSW, Australia + Soundcheck - MPL Footage - 7 November 1975' (Friday, November 7, 1975, 8:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the fourth of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Paul McCartney and Wings arrive in Sydney, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1975)

Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrives In Sydney, NSW, Australia - Channel 10 News (Sydney) - 6 November 1975' (Thursday, November 6, 1975, 5:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney…
Paul McCartney and Wings arrive in Sydney, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrives In Sydney, NSW, Australia - Channel 10 News (Sydney) - 6 November 1975' (Thursday, November 6, 1975, 5:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings arrived today in Sydney, Australia, for the fifth of nine shows the following night on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Paul McCartney and Wings perform second of two shows in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1975)

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Adelaide, South Australia + Soundcheck - MPL Footage -5 November 1975' (Wednesday, November 5, 1975, soundcheck at 5:00 p.m., concert at 8:15 p.m.…
Paul McCartney and Wings perform second of two shows in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Adelaide, South Australia + Soundcheck - MPL Footage -5 November 1975' (Wednesday, November 5, 1975, soundcheck at 5:00 p.m., concert at 8:15 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the fourth of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Paul McCartney arrives for soundcheck at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1975)

Video: 'Paul McCartney Arriving For Soundcheck In Adelaide, South Australia - MPL Footage - 4 November 1975' (Tuesday, November 4, 1975, soundcheck at 5:00 p.m. Australian Central…
Paul McCartney arrives for soundcheck at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Arriving For Soundcheck In Adelaide, South Australia - MPL Footage - 4 November 1975' (Tuesday, November 4, 1975, soundcheck at 5:00 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney arrived today at Apollo Stadium in Adelaide, Australia, for a soundcheck with his band Wings for the third of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
‘Venus and Mars’/’Rock Show’ by Wings debuts at #82 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)

(Saturday, December 13, 1975) -- "Venus and Mars/Rock Show" by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #82 on today's Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
‘Venus and Mars’/’Rock Show’ by Wings debuts at #82 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
(Saturday, December 13, 1975) -- "Venus and Mars/Rock Show" by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #82 on today's Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)

Video: 'Paul & Linda McCartney Leave Their Hotel For Perth Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 31 October 1975' (Friday, October 31, 1975) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at…
Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)
Video: 'Paul & Linda McCartney Leave Their Hotel For Perth Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 31 October 1975' (Friday, October 31, 1975) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Rehearsal In Perth, Western Australia - MPL Raw Footage - 30 October 1975' (Thursday, October 30, 1975) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today…
Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Rehearsal In Perth, Western Australia - MPL Raw Footage - 30 October 1975' (Thursday, October 30, 1975) -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM