Arsenio Hall was born #70yearsagotoday. After a stint in college, Hall pursued a career in comedy. Hall was eventually signed as one of the interim host of Fox's "The Late Show" which led to him being offered his own late-night talk show. "The Arsenio Hall Show" ran for 5 years.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Arsenio Hall was born #70yearsagotoday. After a stint in college, Hall pursued a career in comedy. Hall was eventually signed as one of the interim host of Fox's "The Late Show" which led to him being offered his own late-night talk show. "The Arsenio Hall Show" ran for 5 years.
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Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 #15yearsagotoday. Co-written by Lady Gaga and Jeppe Laursen, the song stayed at the #1 spot for a total of six weeks. The song went multi-platinum in several countries and won two MTV Video Music Awards in 2011.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 #15yearsagotoday. Co-written by Lady Gaga and Jeppe Laursen, the song stayed at the #1 spot for a total of six weeks. The song went multi-platinum in several countries and won two MTV Video Music Awards in 2011.
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Jacqueline Suzanne's "Valley of the Dolls" was published #60yearsagotoday. Suzanne's 2nd published work received universally bad reviews but sold very well; the book stayed at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list for 28 weeks. As of 2016, the book has sold 31 million copies.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Jacqueline Suzanne's "Valley of the Dolls" was published #60yearsagotoday. Suzanne's 2nd published work received universally bad reviews but sold very well; the book stayed at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list for 28 weeks. As of 2016, the book has sold 31 million copies.
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"Arrested Development" ended its three season run on Fox #20yearsagotoday. The show, which was acclaimed by critics, was never a ratings success. Netflix picked up the series in 2013 and produced two seasons before finally canceling the series in 2019.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"Arrested Development" ended its three season run on Fox #20yearsagotoday. The show, which was acclaimed by critics, was never a ratings success. Netflix picked up the series in 2013 and produced two seasons before finally canceling the series in 2019.
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#30yearsagotoday, Fox aired new episodes of "Living Single," "Martin," and "New York Undercover."
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February 8, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#30yearsagotoday, Fox aired new episodes of "Living Single," "Martin," and "New York Undercover."
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"Taxi Driver" was released #50yearsagotoday. Directed by Martin Scorcese and starring Robert De Niro, the film was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, despite its controversial subject matter. Jodie Foster received her first Oscar nomination for her performance.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"Taxi Driver" was released #50yearsagotoday. Directed by Martin Scorcese and starring Robert De Niro, the film was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, despite its controversial subject matter. Jodie Foster received her first Oscar nomination for her performance.
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#10yearsagotoday, Coldplay headlined the halftime show at Superbowl 50. Featuring guest performances from Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, and Beyoncé, the performance was viewed by over 115 million people. It is currently one of the most watched Halftime Shows since their inception.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
#10yearsagotoday, Coldplay headlined the halftime show at Superbowl 50. Featuring guest performances from Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, and Beyoncé, the performance was viewed by over 115 million people. It is currently one of the most watched Halftime Shows since their inception.
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Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, then-president of Haiti, fled the country #40yearsagotoday. When Haitians began rioting in response to a growing economic crisis and Duvalier's corruption, Duvalier fled to France. Duvalier returned to Haiti in 2011 and was put on trial in 2013.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, then-president of Haiti, fled the country #40yearsagotoday. When Haitians began rioting in response to a growing economic crisis and Duvalier's corruption, Duvalier fled to France. Duvalier returned to Haiti in 2011 and was put on trial in 2013.
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The 8th presidential debate for the GOP took place in Manchester, NH #10yearsagotoday. Held 3 days before the NH primary, the debate featured 8 GOP candidates. Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, John Kasich, Chris Christie, Jeb Bush, and Marco Rubio squared off against frontrunner, Donald Trump.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
The 8th presidential debate for the GOP took place in Manchester, NH #10yearsagotoday. Held 3 days before the NH primary, the debate featured 8 GOP candidates. Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, John Kasich, Chris Christie, Jeb Bush, and Marco Rubio squared off against frontrunner, Donald Trump.
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Superbowl XL took place #20yearsagotoday. The Pittsburgh Steelers squared off against the Seattle Seahawks in front of 90 million Americans. The Steelers who won 21-10, clinched their 1st Superbowl victory since 1980. The Rolling Stones performed a 3-song set at the halftime show.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Superbowl XL took place #20yearsagotoday. The Pittsburgh Steelers squared off against the Seattle Seahawks in front of 90 million Americans. The Steelers who won 21-10, clinched their 1st Superbowl victory since 1980. The Rolling Stones performed a 3-song set at the halftime show.
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"Black Sheep," starring Chris Farley and David Spade, was the number one film in the country #30yearsagotoday. The last movie where Farley and Spade would appear in together, "Black Sheep" would gross over $30 million despite mixed to poor reviews.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:16 PM
"Black Sheep," starring Chris Farley and David Spade, was the number one film in the country #30yearsagotoday. The last movie where Farley and Spade would appear in together, "Black Sheep" would gross over $30 million despite mixed to poor reviews.
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"It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy and RikRok was the #1 song in the US #25yearsagotoday. The song, which was never intended as a single, created a sensation when a Hawaiian radio DJ illegally downloaded the album and played the song on air. It has sold over a million copies as of 2017.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:16 PM
"It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy and RikRok was the #1 song in the US #25yearsagotoday. The song, which was never intended as a single, created a sensation when a Hawaiian radio DJ illegally downloaded the album and played the song on air. It has sold over a million copies as of 2017.
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#45yearsagotoday, Blondie's "The Tide Is High" was at #1 on the Hot 100. A cover of the 1967 song by The Paragons, Blondie's interpretation was featured on their album, "Autoamerican." "The Tide Is High" was the 1st single from the album. "Rapture" was the 2nd.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#45yearsagotoday, Blondie's "The Tide Is High" was at #1 on the Hot 100. A cover of the 1967 song by The Paragons, Blondie's interpretation was featured on their album, "Autoamerican." "The Tide Is High" was the 1st single from the album. "Rapture" was the 2nd.
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#35yearsagotoday, a runway collision at LAX killed 35 people and injured 29 others. A series of errors led to one plane being told to taxi on the same runway where another was landing.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#35yearsagotoday, a runway collision at LAX killed 35 people and injured 29 others. A series of errors led to one plane being told to taxi on the same runway where another was landing.
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"Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players was the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 #50yearsagotoday. The 2nd single from the band's 7th studio album, "Love Rollercoaster" is certified gold. The Red Hot Chili Peppers covered the song for the soundtrack of "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America."
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January 31, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players was the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 #50yearsagotoday. The 2nd single from the band's 7th studio album, "Love Rollercoaster" is certified gold. The Red Hot Chili Peppers covered the song for the soundtrack of "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America."
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#70yearsagotoday, the home of Martin Luther King was bombed. King wasn't home but his wife, Coretta, their daughter, Yolanda, and a neighbor were inside. They were unharmed. King rushed home and convinced supporters not to riot in response. No one was ever prosecuted for the crime.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#70yearsagotoday, the home of Martin Luther King was bombed. King wasn't home but his wife, Coretta, their daughter, Yolanda, and a neighbor were inside. They were unharmed. King rushed home and convinced supporters not to riot in response. No one was ever prosecuted for the crime.
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#135yearsagotoday, Liliʻuokalani was proclaimed Queen of Hawaii. She was the island's only queen regnant, taking the throne after her brother died. Her reign was short-lived; she was overthrown in a coup backed by the United States in 1893 and forced to formally abdicate in 1895.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#135yearsagotoday, Liliʻuokalani was proclaimed Queen of Hawaii. She was the island's only queen regnant, taking the throne after her brother died. Her reign was short-lived; she was overthrown in a coup backed by the United States in 1893 and forced to formally abdicate in 1895.
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Superbowl XXX took place #30yearsagotoday. An estimated 94 million viewers watched as the Dallas Cowboys squared off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Sun Devil Stadium in Arizona. Vanessa Williams sang the National Anthem; Diana Ross performed at halftime. The Cowboys won 27-17.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Superbowl XXX took place #30yearsagotoday. An estimated 94 million viewers watched as the Dallas Cowboys squared off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Sun Devil Stadium in Arizona. Vanessa Williams sang the National Anthem; Diana Ross performed at halftime. The Cowboys won 27-17.
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The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart only 73 seconds after it launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida. All seven crewmembers, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe, were killed in the accident.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart only 73 seconds after it launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida. All seven crewmembers, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe, were killed in the accident.
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Elvis Presley's first song to sell a million copies, "Heartbreak Hotel" was released #70yearsagotoday. It was the first single on Presley's first album with RCA. Within months, the song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the R&B and the Country a
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January 27, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Elvis Presley's first song to sell a million copies, "Heartbreak Hotel" was released #70yearsagotoday. It was the first single on Presley's first album with RCA. Within months, the song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the R&B and the Country a
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"Laverne and Shirley" premiered on ABC #50yearsagotoday. One of the seven spin-offs of "Happy Days," "Laverne and Shirley" starred Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams. The series ran for 178 episodes over eight seasons. Both actresses received Golden Globe nominations for their roles.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
"Laverne and Shirley" premiered on ABC #50yearsagotoday. One of the seven spin-offs of "Happy Days," "Laverne and Shirley" starred Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams. The series ran for 178 episodes over eight seasons. Both actresses received Golden Globe nominations for their roles.
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#35yearsagotoday, Whitney Houston performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Superbowl XXV. Performed 11 days after the start of the Persian Gulf War, Arista Records released the recording 2 weeks later. After the 9/11 attacks, it was re-released and it charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#35yearsagotoday, Whitney Houston performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Superbowl XXV. Performed 11 days after the start of the Persian Gulf War, Arista Records released the recording 2 weeks later. After the 9/11 attacks, it was re-released and it charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Agatha Christie's "Curtain" was at the top of the New York Times Best Seller List #50yearsagotoday. "Curtain" was the final novel published by Christie during her lifetime. The novel first topped the NYT Best Seller list in November, 1975 and remained at the top for over four months.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Agatha Christie's "Curtain" was at the top of the New York Times Best Seller List #50yearsagotoday. "Curtain" was the final novel published by Christie during her lifetime. The novel first topped the NYT Best Seller list in November, 1975 and remained at the top for over four months.
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#55yearsagotoday, Charles Manson, Leslie Van Houten, Susan Atkins, and Patricia Krenwinkel were convicted of the Tate-LaBianca murders of 1969. The four were sentenced to death a few months later. The sentences were later commuted to life in prison. Manson and Atkins died in prison.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#55yearsagotoday, Charles Manson, Leslie Van Houten, Susan Atkins, and Patricia Krenwinkel were convicted of the Tate-LaBianca murders of 1969. The four were sentenced to death a few months later. The sentences were later commuted to life in prison. Manson and Atkins died in prison.
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"(Just Like) Starting Over" by John Lennon was the #1 song in the US #45yearsagotoday. The last single released during Lennon's lifetime, the song was the lead single from "Double Fantasy." The single is certified gold in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"(Just Like) Starting Over" by John Lennon was the #1 song in the US #45yearsagotoday. The last single released during Lennon's lifetime, the song was the lead single from "Double Fantasy." The single is certified gold in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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