Music
Throwback Thursday: Louis Armstrong Was Born
1901
Louis Armstrong – singer, bandleader, and trumpeter – was born on this day. Armstrong had many hits including the 1964 US No.1 “Hello Dolly!”, 1968 UK No.1 “What A Wonderful World” and more. He died July 6th, 1971.
1927
Jimmy Rodgers recorded “Sleep Baby Sleep” and “Soldier’s Sweetheart.”
1956
Elvis Presley’s song “Hound Dog” was released.
1958
Billboard Magazine introduced its “Hot 100” chart. The first number one song was Ricky Nelson’s “Poor Little Fool.”
1964
The Kinks single “You Really Got Me” was released in the U.K.
1966
The Temptations’ “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep” was released.
1980
John Lennon and Yoko Ono began recording their album Double Fantasy.
1987
The soundtrack for Dirty Dancing was released, a few weeks before the movie hit theaters (August 21st).
1990
Mariah Carey’s “Vision of Love” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining there for four weeks straight.
2008
Brooks & Dunn earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.