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Bill Williams

Friday, November 13th, 2026 12:15pm

The #1 song on November 13, 1969 belonged to the 5^th Dimension

Wedding Bell Blues would spend 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Friday, November 13th, 2026 12:14pm

Gladys Knight & the Pips were at #1 on November 13, 1973

Midnight Train to Georgia topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

Daily Dose Documentary

Bill Williams

Friday, November 13th, 2026 12:12pm

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day It occurs when the 13^th of the month falls on a Friday, which happens at least once every year but can occur up to three times a year. For the 13th to fall on Friday, a month's first day must be a Sunday.

Any month that starts on a Sunday contains a Friday the 13th, and there is at least one Friday the 13th in every calendar year. Years which begin on the same day of the week and are of the same type will have a Friday the 13th in the same months.

Although there is always at least one Friday the 13th per year, it can be as long as 14 months between two Friday the 13ths. The longest period that occurs without a Friday the 13^th is 14 months, which occurred in 1999 and 2018. The shortest period that occurs with a Friday the 13th is just one month which happened this year.

According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute an estimated 17–21 million people in the United States are affected by paraskavedekatriaphobia, the fear of Friday the 13th, making it the most feared day and date in history. 

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Bill Williams

Thursday, November 12th, 2026 12:11pm

November 12^th is National Pizza with Everything Day!

This day is dedicated to throwing as many toppings on top of your pizza as humanly possible!

and ordering a slice with everything on it! We suggest pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, eggplant, meatballs, and peppers, but feel free to get imaginative while ordering!

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Bill Williams

Thursday, November 12th, 2026 12:09pm

The Eagles were at #1 on November 12, 1979

Heartache Tonight would spend 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Thursday, November 12th, 2026 12:08pm

Happy 81^st Birthday today to Neil Young

Born November 12, 1945 in Toronto Canada

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 11:45am

November 11^th is Veterans Day! This is the holiday that we recognize and honor all past and present military who have served our country. Unlike Memorial Day, which remembers the fallen,

This holiday is celebrated each year on November 11^th, which is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. Veterans Day originally started off as Armistice Day in 1919 but in 1954, President Eisenhower changed the name to what it is today. This commemoration became a legal holiday through an act of Congress in 1938. Similar “Remembrance Day” celebrations take place worldwide as well.

Today, there are over 20-million veterans living in the United States and this holiday is for them. We honor those veterans for their patriotism and their willingness to serve and sacrifice for the good of our country.

• When Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, it’s observed on Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it would be observed on that Monday with federal and state offices closed, with many municipal offices shuttered as well. So no, you’re not getting mail, your garbage isn’t getting picked up and your bank is closed.
• And by the way…Veterans Day moved around at one point. From 1971 to 1977, following an amendment to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Veterans Day observances were moved to the fourth Monday of October. There was an outcry against that move and in 1975, President Gerald Ford signed a bill that returned the observance to November 11, beginning in 1978.

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 11:40am

Donna Summer would get her first #1 on November 11, 1978

Her cover version of MacArthur Park spent 3 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 11:36am

The Monkees had their first #1 on November 11, 1966

Last Train to Clarksville would spend 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 11:38am

November 10^th is National Vanilla Cupcake Day! Consider yourself to have a big sweet tooth? National Vanilla Cupcake Day is for you!

that can be found anywhere from birthday parties, weddings, and everywhere in between.

Whether they’re decorated with your favorite simple frosting, or state-of-the-art fondant design, vanilla cupcakes are a scrumptious dessert! If you’re trying to watch your calories, let today slide.

So put on those oven mitts and bake your own or head over to your favorite bakery to grab a vanilla cupcake. Happy celebrating!

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 11:36am

Bachman-Turner Overdrive was at #1 on November 10, 1974

You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet spent 1 week atop the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 11:34am

The #1 song on November 10, 1965 belonged to the Rolling Stones

Get Off of my Cloud would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

Food Drive Saturday

Bill Williams

Monday, November 9th, 2026 12:07pm

We want to thank everyone who donated at our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Hudson Salvation Army. Thanks to your support, we collected over 2500 pounds of food, packing their van, and a few hundred in cash. This will go to help make sure your neighbors in need have a happy Thanksgiving. Thank you as well to the Hudson Lions Club, who volunteered at our event.

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Bill Williams

Monday, November 9th, 2026 11:58am

The Steve Miller Band was at #1 on November 9, 1976

Rock N’ Me, their 2^nd #1, topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

Nomi Khattak

Bill Williams

Monday, November 9th, 2026 11:56am

Both sandwiches and fried chicken have been around for centuries, but making the chicken boneless and putting it on a bun is certainly a notable and delicious way to change the experience. National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day is here to celebrate and pay heed to this delicious food that feels deeply American! Many fast food chains are offering specials today.

(Courtesy of Tim & Tom)

Pic from Spring Food Drive

Bill Williams

Friday, November 6th, 2026 12:10pm

Our Thanksgiving Food Drive is tomorrow (Sat 11/7)

For the Hudson Salvation Army Food Pantry

Please donate non-perishable food items at Hudson Shop-Rite

We are there from 10-3. Any help you can give will be appreciated

Nomi Khattak

Bill Williams

Friday, November 6th, 2026 12:08pm

November 6^th is National Basketball Day! Okay, this isn’t an official holiday, but it was o

, Naismith was a Phys Ed teacher at a YMCA in Massachusetts with bored students who needed an indoor athletic distraction during the winter.

Naismith nailed two peach baskets to the balcony at both ends of a gymnasium. He divided his students into teams and they attempted to toss a ball into the baskets…and basketball was born. According to notes kept by Naismith about the first "Basket Ball" game, the game was played with nine players on each team using a soccer ball.

Today, even though the rules and equipment have changed slightly, basketball as it was ever known is played by more than 300-million people worldwide, making it one of the most popular team sports.

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Bill Williams

Friday, November 6th, 2026 12:06pm

96 Tears was at #1 on November 6, 1966

? and the Mysterians would be on top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

John Gabriel

Friday, November 6th, 2026 11:24am

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Bill Williams

Thursday, November 5th, 2026 12:18pm

Happy 85^th Birthday today to Art Garfunkel

Born November 5, 1941 in New York City

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Bill Williams

Thursday, November 5th, 2026 12:16pm

Happy 79^th Birthday today to Peter Noone

The lead singer of Herman’s Hermits was born November 5, 1947 in Lancashire England

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Bill Williams

Thursday, November 5th, 2026 12:14pm

We remember Bobby Hatfield on the 23^rd anniversary of his passing

The singer and ½ of the Righteous Brothers died on November 5, 2003

The death was ruled a drug overdose, he was 63

John Gabriel

Thursday, November 5th, 2026 11:17am

Food Drive this Saturday

Bill Williams

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 12:21pm

This Saturday is our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive- please help

We’re hoping to fill the shelves of the Hudson Salvation Army Food Pantry

Please stop by Shop-Rite on Fairview Avenue in Greenport from 10-3

Elvis Presley

Bill Williams

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 12:17pm

The King of Rock and Roll would have his final #1 November 4, 1969

Elvis Presley spent 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart with Suspicious Minds

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 12:15pm

November 4^th is National Candy Day! Humans have been eating candies and sweet confections for thousands of years and today is the day to celebrate! The consumption of candy dates back to the ancient Egyptians who preserved nuts and fruit in honey, and the Aztecs and Mayans who consumed chocolate during their religious rituals in as early as 300 AD. Today,

all with their unique history. Take today to indulge in a handful of your favorite candies, whether you like chocolate, caramels, hard candy, or marzipan, treat yourself to something delicious and celebrate!

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John Gabriel

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 11:26am

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 12:15pm

Stevie Wonder was at #1 on November 3, 1974

You Haven’t Done Nothing would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 12:13pm

Happy 78^th Birthday today to Lulu

Born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie on November 3, 1948 in Scotland

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 12:09pm

November 3^rd is Sandwich Day! This day is a celebration of one of America’s favorite foods and lunchtime snacks: the sandwich! While most of our thoughts when eating our favorite sandwich are usually how delicious it is, there’s actually quite a bit of history that goes into them.

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The story is told that Montagu was an extreme gambler and would tell his servants to put meat between two slices of bread so he could it with one hand during a 24-hour gambling game. Thanks to him, the beloved sandwich was born.

People take their love of sandwiches real seriously. In 2013, a California man was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for killing a businessman who laughed at him when the pastrami fell out of his sandwich. Looks like you better keep that laugh to yourself next time someone’s’ poor sandwich falls to the floor.

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