Monthly Archives: March 2009

#1 R&B Song 1958:   “Tequila,” the Champs   Born:   Big Maceo Merriweather, 1905; Lowell Fulsom, 1921; Al Goodman (Ray, Goodman & Brown), 1947   ******************************************************************************** 1945   Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra charted with “Tippin’ In,” reaching #1 R&B for six … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1957:   “I’m Walkin,” Fats Domino   Born:   MC Hammer (Stanley Burrell), 1963   ************************************************************************** 1953   The Crows monumental hit, “Gee,” was recorded at New York’s Beltone Studios. The Crows were an American R & B singing group … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1969:   “Runaway Child, Running Wild,” the Temptations   Born:   Camille Howard, 1914; Pearl Bailey, 1918   **************************************************************************** 1951   The Ravens recorded “You Foolish Thing” for Columbia, now a $2,000 collectible.   1965   Dionne Warwick performed at London’s … Continue reading →

JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN, SCHOLAR OF BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY   By ANDREW L. YARROW Published: March 25, 2009   John Hope Franklin, a prolific scholar of African-American history who profoundly influenced thinking about slavery and Reconstruction while helping to further the … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1987:   “Looking For a New Love,” Jody Watley Born:   Blues artist Cripple Clarence Lofton (Albert Clemens), 1887 ****************************************************************************   1953   Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton charted with “Hound Dog,” reaching #1 for seven weeks on the R&B … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1961:   “What’s Going On,” Marvin Gaye   Born:   Sarah Vaughn, 1924; Walter “Bunny” Sigler, 1941; Brenda Knight (Gladys Knight & the Pips), 1941; Mariah Carey, 1970; Andre 3000 Benjamin (Outkast), 1975   ************************************************************************* 1951   The Larks recorded … Continue reading →

  Search   Home About WHO Countries Health topics Publications Data and statistics Programmes and projects World Health Day Previous World Health Days   World Health Day 2009   WHO > Programmes and projects > World Health Day Main content … Continue reading →

  The following is a list of events that help raise awareness about landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the efforts to eliminate them are taking place around the world for the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine … Continue reading →

  National Sexual Violence Resource Center The National Sexual Violence Resource Center serves as the nation’s principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. It provides national leadership, consultation and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1988: “Man In the Mirror,” Michael Jackson   Born:   Rufus Thomas, 1917; Fred Parris (the Five Satins), 1936; Diana Ross (Diane Earl), 1944; Teddy Pendergrass (the Bluenotes), 1950   ********************************************************************************** 1955   The Hearts, (originally called the Jaynets), … Continue reading →