January 30, 2012

130 years ago
1882

Born on this date
Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 32nd President of the United States of America, 1933-1945. Mr. Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York. Relevant sites on Mr. Roosevelt include the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and a resource guide from the Library of Congress.

50 years ago
1952

War
Peace talks in Panmunjom remained deadlocked, leaving no immediate prospect for an end to the Korean War.

50 years ago
1962

On television tonight
Alfred Hitchcock Presents, on NBC
Tonight's episode: The Faith of Aaron Menefee, starring Sidney Blackmer and Andrew Prine

40 years ago
1972

World events
On what immediately became known as "Bloody Sunday," British troops opened fire on protesters in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, killing 13, while another later died from his wounds.

30 years ago
1982

Hit parade
#1 single in the U.K.: Oh Julie--Shakin' Stevens

#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)--Daryl Hall & John Oates

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Centerfold--J. Geils Band
2 I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)--Daryl Hall & John Oates
3 Physical--Olivia Newton-John
4 Waiting for a Girl Like You--Foreigner
5 Harden My Heart--Quarterflash
6 Turn Your Love Around--George Benson
7 Let's Groove--Earth, Wind & Fire
8 Trouble--Lindsey Buckingham
9 Leather and Lace--Stevie Nicks (with Don Henley)
10 Hooked on Classics--Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Louis Clark

Singles entering the chart were My Guy by Sister Sledge (#85); Take Off by Bob and Doug McKenzie (#87); I'll Fall in Love Again by Sammy Hagar (#88); Voice on the Radio by Conductor (#89); Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club (#95); and Tainted Love by Soft Cell (#98).

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 Centerfold--J. Geils Band
2 Physical--Olivia Newton-John
3 Our Lips are Sealed--Go-Go's
4 Young Turks--Rod Stewart
5 I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)--Daryl Hall & John Oates
6 Under Pressure--Queen and David Bowie
7 Shake it Up--The Cars
8 Let's Groove--Earth, Wind & Fire
9 Tainted Love--Soft Cell
10 Waiting on a Friend--Rolling Stones

Singles entering the chart were Let's Get it Up by AC/DC (#41); Keeping Our Love Alive by Henry Paul Band (#42); Say Goodbye by Triumph (#44); Leader of the Band by Dan Fogelberg (#45); All Our Tomorrows by Eddie Schwartz (#47); and Bobbie Sue by the Oak Ridge Boys (#50).

Died on this date
Stanley Holloway, 91. U.K. actor. Mr. Holloway had a lengthy career on stage, mainly in comic roles, but was best known for playing Alfred P. Doolittle in the stage and screen versions of My Fair Lady.

25 years ago
1987

At the movies
Radio Days, one of director Woody Allen's best movies, opened in theatres. This is the Woody Allen film for people who don't like Woody Allen films.