(Saturday, March 23, 1968) — “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by The Four Seasons peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #24 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1968)
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The Rutles parody The Beatles in mockumentary 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
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)
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LBJ recalls Westmoreland to become Army chief 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1968)
(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)
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Lennon begins recording exploits of Maurice DuPont 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)
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)
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McCartney, Wings hold press launch for new album 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)
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Tight rope walker Karl Wallenda falls to his death 40 years ago this hour #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)
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Movie producer Mike Todd killed in plane crash 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1958)
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)
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New Orleans devastated by massive fire 230 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1788)
Video: 'Rodriguez and The Great New Orleans Fire'
(Good Friday, March 21, 1788, 1:30 p.m. local time) — Fire broke out today in New Orleans, Louisiana (a colony of Spain at this time), at the home of Army Treasurer Don Vincente Jose Nuñez, less than a block from Jackson Square (Plaza de Armas). Continue reading New Orleans devastated by massive fire 230 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1788)
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Rockefeller says he won’t run for president 50 years ago this afternoon (Mar 21 1968)
Video: 'KEVU April Part 2 1968 Oregon Primary RDTV' (Mar. 21, 1968, at 3:36)
(Thursday, March 21, 1968, announcement scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EST; during the Republican Party presidential primaries, 1968) –Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York, the leader of the GOP’s liberal wing, dropped a political bombshell today at the New York Hilton Hotel by announcing that he will not be a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, leaving former Vice President Richard Nixon as the only active contender. Continue reading Rockefeller says he won’t run for president 50 years ago this afternoon (Mar 21 1968)
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‘With a Little Luck,’ ‘London Town’ promos filmed 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1978)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings.. With A Little Luck 1978) Lyrics included'
(Tuesday, March 21, 1978) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings filmed promotional clips for the tracks “With a Little Luck” and “London Town” today at Twickenham Studios in London, both directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. Continue reading ‘With a Little Luck,’ ‘London Town’ promos filmed 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1978)
