February 12, 2012

175 years ago
1837

Born on this date
Thomas Moran. English-born U.S. painter. The painter of western landscapes was born in Bolton, Lancashire, but moved to the United States as a boy.

100 years ago
1912

World events
Pu Yi, the last emperor of the Manchu (Qing) dynasty in China, renounced his throne at the age of 6, a republic having been established under Sun Yat-sen. Pu Yi had been Emperor since December 2, 1908.

60 years ago
1952

On television tonight
Suspense, on CBS
Tonight's episode: North of Shanghai, starring Thomas Mitchell and Dorothy Peterson



50 years ago
1962

On television tonight
Thriller, hosted by Boris Karloff, on NBC
Tonight's episode: The Hollow Watcher, starring Audrey Dalton, Sean McClory, and Warren Oates



40 years ago
1972

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.K.: Telegram Sam--T. Rex (2nd week at #1)

Australia's Top 10 (Go-Set)
1 Day by Day--Colleen Hewitt
2 Imagine--John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
3 Cherish--David Cassidy
4 The Desiderata--Les Crane
5 Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)--Benny Hill
6 Captain Zero--The Mixture
7 Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves--Cher
8 Ranger's Waltz--The Mom and Dads
9 Freedom Come, Freedom Go--The Fortunes
10 Maggie May/Reason to Believe--Rod Stewart

Singles entering the chart were Shame and Scandal by Johnny Chester (#30); My Boy by Richard Harris (#32); and When You Wish Upon a Star by Jamie Redfern (#36).

#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): Let's Stay Together--Al Green

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Let's Stay Together--Al Green
2 American Pie, Parts I and II--Don McLean
3 Day After Day--Badfinger
4 Precious and Few--Climax
5 Never Been to Spain--Three Dog Night
6 Without You--Nilsson
7 Hurting Each Other--Carpenters
8 Sugar Daddy--The Jackson 5
9 Down by the Lazy River--The Osmonds
10 Anticipation--Carly Simon

Singles entering the chart were Glory Bound by the Grass Roots (#65); Could it Be Forever by David Cassidy (#67); Together Again by Bobby Sherman (#72); Tell 'Em Willie Boy's A'Comin' by Tommy James (#74); Taurus by Dennis Coffey and the Detroit Guitar Band (#85); We're Together by the Hillside Singers (#88); Good Friends? by the Poppy Family (#89); Breaking Up Somebody's Home by Ann Peebles (#91); That's What Love Will Make You Do by Little Milton (#93); White Lies by Grin (#94); Waking Up Alone by Paul Williams (#99); and Cheer by Potliquor (#100). The recording artist for Waking Up Alone was the well-known songwriter, not the member of the Temptations.

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 American Pie, Parts I and II--Don McLean (3rd week at #1)
2 Day After Day--Badfinger
3 Sunshine--Jonathan Edwards
4 Never Been to Spain--Three Dog Night
5 Stay with Me--Faces
6 Levon--Elton John
7 Hurting Each Other--Carpenters
8 Love Me, Love Me, Love--Frank Mills
9 Down by the Lazy River--The Osmonds
10 Anticipation--Carly Simon

Singles entering the chart were Monday Morning Choo Choo by the Stampeders (#75); Julianna by the Five Man Electrical Band (#76); Mother and Child Reunion by Paul Simon (#82); Roundabout by Yes (#84); No One to Depend On by Santana (#90); Runnin' Away by Sly and the Family Stone (#92); Sweet Talkin' Woman by Spice (#96); Iron Man by Black Sabbath (#97); Diamonds are Forever by Shirley Bassey (#99); and Cry by Lynn Anderson (#100). Diamonds are Forever was the title song from the James Bond movie starring Sean Connery.

Calgary's Top 10 (Glenn's Music)
1 Without You--Nilsson
2 Brand New Key--Melanie
3 Never Been to Spain--Three Dog Night
4 I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)--New Seekers
5 Life in the Bloodstream--The Guess Who
6 Mercedes Benz--Goose Creek Symphony
7 Don't Say You Don't Remember--Beverly Bremers
8 Mozart Serenade No. 13--Manuel de Falla Orchestra, conducted by Waldo De Los Rios
9 I am a Preacher--Tony Kingston
10 Cotton Jenny--Anne Murray
Pick hit of the week: Gospel Rock--Doctor Music

25 years ago
1987

Hit parade
Edmonton's Top 30 (CHED)
1 Can't Help Falling in Love--Corey Hart
2 C'est la Vie--Robbie Nevil
3 At this Moment--Billy Vera and the Beaters
4 Land of Confusion--Genesis
5 Open Your Heart--Madonna
6 Control--Janet Jackson
7 Livin' on a Prayer--Bon Jovi
8 Shake You Down--Gregory Abbott
9 Change of Heart--Cyndi Lauper
10 You're What I Look For--Glass Tiger
11 Will You Still Love Me?--Chicago
12 Jacob's Ladder--Huey Lewis and the News
13 Touch Me (I Want Your Body)--Samantha Fox
14 Kiss You (When it's Dangerous)--Eight Seconds
15 Keep Your Hands to Yourself--Georgia Satellites
16 We're Ready--Boston
17 You Got it All--The Jets
18 Ballerina Girl--Lionel Richie
19 Love You Down--Ready for the World
20 Respect Yourself--Bruce Willis
21 Talk to Me--Chico DeBarge
22 Brand New Lover--Dead or Alive
23 I'll Be All Right Without You--Journey
24 Stay the Night--Benjamin Orr
25 Big Time--Peter Gabriel
26 I Wanna Go Back--Eddie Money
27 Nothing Could Stand in Your Way--Alfie Zappacosta
28 Mandolin Rain--Bruce Hornsby and the Range
29 The Final Countdown--Europe
30 Ain't No Cure for Love--Jennifer Warnes

On television tonight
Our World, hosted by Linda Ellerbee and Ray Gandolf, on ABC
Tonight's episode: A Crowded Room: Autumn 1949



At the movies
The Gods Must Be Crazy, Edmonton's longest-running movie, was screened for the final time at the Principal Plaza Cineplex, where it had been running every day since October 12, 1984.

20 years ago
1992

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden: Justified & Ancient--The KLF (featuring Tammy Wynette) (2nd week at #1)

On television tonight
The Wonder Years, on ABC
Tonight's episode: Of Mastodons and Men

10 years ago
2002

World events
The war crimes trial of former Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosevic began in The Hague.