This Day in History August 8, 1960

By Ruth on August 8, 2013 in history, Music, music history
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I found today’s feature kind of fun, and this video was a great watch.  We lost a great person when Dick Clark passed away.  But on this date in 1960, Brian Hyland’s Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini went to number one on the Billboard charts.  Need I say more?

For more information;

http://famousdaily.com/history/itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny-yellow-polka-dot-bikini.html

http://popculturemadness.com/PCM/1960/1960-number-one-hits/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hot_100_number-one_singles_of_1960_(U.S.)

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_billbord2.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itsy_Bitsy_Teenie_Weenie_Yellow_Polka_Dot_Bikini

http://www.events-in-music.com/number-one-songs-itsy-bitsy-teenie-weenie-yellow-polka-dot-bikini.html

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

3 Comments

  1. Stacie D Wyatt August 9, 2013 Reply

    great article

  2. I miss Dick Clark too. And thanks for sharing. This was long before my time however, I can still appreciate this and again thanks so much for sharing.

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      Ruth August 8, 2013 Reply

      It was long before my time, too. My parents remember it.Thanks for stopping by.

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