Video: 'The Rutles - All You Need Is Cash'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1978, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EST) — The Beatles-spoof TV special All You Need Is Cash premiered on NBC-TV tonight (Easter Monday, Mar. 27, 1978, in the UK on BBC2). Continue reading The Rutles parody The Beatles in mockumentary 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
(Friday, March 22, 1968, 5:38-6:06 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — President Lyndon Johnson announced today at a news conference his intention to appoint Gen. William C. Westmoreland as Army Chief of Staff, replacing him as commander of American forces in Vietnam sometime before July 2, 1968. Continue reading LBJ recalls Westmoreland to become Army chief 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1968)
Video: 'Maurice Dupont (Act I) [22 March 1978]'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1978) — Former Beatle John Lennon began recording the humorous exploits of French detective Maurice Dupont, a fictional agent provocateur, today from the seclusion of his Dakota apartment in New York City. Continue reading Lennon begins recording exploits of Maurice DuPont 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings London Town LP promotion'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1978, afternoon BST) — Paul McCartney and his band Wings held a press launch today for their forthcoming album London Town on a boat sailing on the Thames River from Charing Cross pier to Tower Bridge and back again. Continue reading McCartney, Wings hold press launch for new album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
Video: 'ABC News - "Karl Wallenda" (1978)'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1978, 11:15 a.m. AST) — Karl Wallenda, the 73-year-old patriarch of “The Flying Wallendas,” the most famous troupe of high-wire walkers in circus history, plunged to his death today when wind gusts apparently caused him to lose his balance as he tried to walk along a 750-foot-long cable strung between two hotel towers in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Continue reading Tight rope walker Karl Wallenda falls to his death 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
Video: 'Mike Todd Is Killed In Air Crash (1958)'
(Saturday, March 22, 1958, 2:05 a.m. MST) — Theatrical and movie producer Mike Todd, the 48-year-old husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor, and three other people were killed early today when Todd’s private plane, the Liz, crashed and burned in the Zuni Mountains near Grants, New Mexico. Continue reading Movie producer Mike Todd killed in plane crash 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1958)
