This Day In History

August 7th

1888  The revolving door panteted
1928  The US dollar bill became the smaller size we now carry
1981  After 128 years of publication, The Washington Star newspaper closed down

1876  Spy Mata Hari (Gertrud Margarete Zelle)
1926  Comedian Stan Freberg
1942  Singer BJ (Billy Joe) Thomas

Top Hits Courtesy of...

1956

• My Prayer - The Platters

• Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

• Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Presley

• Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) - Doris Day

• Allegheny Moon - Patti Page

1964

• A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles

• The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) - Jan and Dean

• Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean Martin

• Memphis - Johnny Rivers

1972

• Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan

• Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast - Wayne Newton

• Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) - The Hollies

• It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer - Charley Pride

1980

• Magic - Olivia Newton-John

• Take Your Time (Do It Right) - The S.O.S. Band

• Sailing - Christopher Cross

• Dancin' Cowboys - The Bellamy Brothers

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