February 26, 2012

Born on this date
Happy Birthday, Fats Domino!

75 years ago
1937

At the movies
Die Graue Dame (The Grey Lady), starring Hermann Speelmans as Jimmy Ward (Sherlock Holmes), opened in theatres in Germany.

60 years ago
1952

On television tonight
Suspense, on CBS
Tonight's episode: Night Drive, starring Robert H. Harris, Brian Keith, and Neva Patterson

50 years ago
1962

On television tonight
Thriller, hosted by Boris Karloff, on NBC
Tonight's episode: The Incredible Doktor Markesan, starring Boris Karloff, Dick York, and Carolyn Kearney



40 years ago
1972

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.K.: Son of My Father--Chicory Tip (2nd week at #1)

Australia's Top 10 (Go-Set)
1 Brand New Key--Melanie
2 Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)--Benny Hill
3 Cherish--David Cassidy
4 The Desiderata--Les Crane
5 Day by Day--Colleen Hewitt
6 Imagine--John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
7 Captain Zero--The Mixture
8 Ranger's Waltz--The Mom and Dads
9 American Pie, Parts I and II--Don McLean
10 Theme from Shaft--Isaac Hayes

Singles entering the chart were I've Found Someone of My Own by the Free Movement (#31); Jeepster by T. Rex (#32); Black Dog by Led Zeppelin (#35); and Memories by Ted Mulry (#36).

#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): Without You--Nilsson (2nd week at #1)

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Precious and Few--Climax
2 Without You--Nilsson
3 Hurting Each Other--Carpenters
4 Let's Stay Together--Al Green
5 Down by the Lazy River--The Osmonds
6 The Lion Sleeps Tonight--Robert John
7 Joy--Apollo 100
8 Everything I Own--Bread
9 Sweet Seasons--Carole King
10 Stay with Me--Faces

Singles entering the chart were King Heroin by James Brown (#70); Since I Fell for You by Laura Lee (#77); Afro-Strut by the Nite-Liters (#88); It's All Up to You by the Dells (#89); Suavecito by Malo (#91); Son of My Father by Chicory Tip (#94); Love the Life I Lead by the Fantastics (#96); Thank God for You Baby by Pacific Gas & Electric (#98); One Way Sunday by Mark-Almond (#99); and Mercedes Benz by Goose Creek Symphony (#100).

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 Love Me, Love Me, Love--Frank Mills
2 Hurting Each Other--Carpenters
3 Never Been to Spain--Three Dog Night
4 Stay with Me--Faces
5 American Pie, Parts I and II--Don McLean
6 Down by the Lazy River--The Osmonds
7 Day After Day--Badfinger
8 Without You--Nilsson
9 Precious and Few--Climax
10 Cotton Jenny--Anne Murray

Singles entering the chart were Heartbroken Bopper by the Guess Who (#74); Puppy Love by Donny Osmond (#84); Could it Be Forever by David Cassidy (#87); Waking Up Alone by Paul Williams (#89); Get Down To by Mainline (#92); A Horse with No Name by America (#93); A Cowboys Work is Never Done by Sonny and Cher (#94); Hey Lord by Robert Salagan (#96); Crazy Mama by J.J. Cale (#98); and Together Again by Bobby Sherman (#99).

Calgary's Top 10 (Glenn's Music)
1 Without You--Nilsson (3rd week at #1)
2 Mozart Serenade No. 13--Manuel de Falla Orchestra, conducted by Waldo De Los Rios
3 Never Been to Spain--Three Dog Night
4 I am a Preacher--Tony Kingston
5 Down by the Lazy River--The Osmonds
6 Mercedes Benz--Goose Creek Symphony
7 Life in the Bloodstream--The Guess Who
8 My Love Sings--Joey Gregorash
9 Don't Say You Don't Remember--Beverly Bremers
10 Brand New Key--Melanie
Pick hit of the week: Country Wine--Raiders

Diplomacy
U.S. President Richard Nixon continued his visit to China, attending, with Chinese Premier Chou En-lai, a table tennis exhibition. A Chinese team had visited the United States the previous spring, in what became known as "Ping Pong Diplomacy."

30 years ago
1982

Hit parade
Yellowknife's top 25 (CJCD)
1 Centerfold--J. Geils Band
2 I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)--Daryl Hall and John Oates
3 Leader of the Band--Dan Fogelberg
4 Shake it Up--The Cars
5 Waiting on a Friend--Rolling Stones
6 Sweet Dreams--Air Supply
7 Open Arms--Journey
8 Turn Your Love Around--George Benson
9 You Could Have Been with Me--Sheena Easton
10 Hooked on Classics--Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
11 Abacab--Genesis
12 Take it Easy on Me--Little River Band
13 Cool Night--Paul Davis
14 Love is Alright Tonite--Rick Springfield
15 Spirits in the Material World--The Police
16 The Friends of Mr. Cairo--Jon and Vangelis
17 That Girl--Stevie Wonder
18 Tonight I'm Yours--Rod Stewart
19 Mirror, Mirror--Diana Ross
20 Harden My Heart--Quarterflash
21 I Believe--Chilliwack
22 Make a Move on Me--Olivia Newton-John
23 Young Turks--Rod Stewart
24 Should I Do It--Pointer Sisters
25 I Love Rock 'N' Roll--Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Terrorism
Four men hijacked a jet as it was flying over Tanzania and demanded the resignation of Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere. The pilot was forced to fly first to Nairobi and then to Jidda, Saudi Arabia, where the hijackers and their 90 hostages spent the night. It was reported that 2 hostages had been killed.

25 years ago
1987

On television tonight
Our World, hosted by Linda Ellerbee and Ray Gandolf, on ABC
Tonight's episode: Between the Lines: Summer 1972



Abominations
The Church of England General Synod voted 317-145 in favour of the ordination of female priests.

20 years ago
1992

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Topplistan): Justified & Ancient--The KLF (featuring Tammy Wynette) (4th week at #1)

On television tonight
The Wonder Years, on ABC
Tonight's episode: Double Double Date

10 years ago
2002

Died on this date
Lawrence Tierney, 82. U.S. actor. Mr. Tierney was known for playing tough guys, starring in films such as Dillinger (1945); Born to Kill (1947); and The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947). He was as tough offstage as on, accumulating a long criminal rap sheet for bar fights that severely impaired his career. Mr. Tierney appeared in numerous plays and television programs, and achieved some success in later years, with supporting roles in the movies Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987) and Reservoir Dogs (1992), and playing the desk sergeant in the television series Hill Street Blues. He made one appearance in the television comedy series Seinfeld as Alton Benes, the father of Elaine Benes, but the rest of the cast were so intimidated by Mr. Tierney, that he was never invited back. He died of pneumonia, 17 days before his 83rd birthday.