(Saturday, March 15, 1969) — “Maybe Tomorrow” by The Iveys, released on The Beatles’ label Apple Records, peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ by The Iveys peaks at #67 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969)
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Nazis begin complete occupation of Czechoslovakia 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1939)
Video: '1939 Invasion of Prague'
(Wednesday, March 15, 1939, 6:00 a.m. Central European Time) — The German Army poured into Bohemia and Moravia this morning as they began a complete occupation of Czechoslovakia in direct violation of the Munich Agreement signed Sept. 30, 1938. Continue reading Nazis begin complete occupation of Czechoslovakia 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1939)
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‘Believe’ by Cher peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1999)
(Saturday, March 13, 1999) — “Believe” by Cher peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar 13/20/27, Apr. 3, 1999). Continue reading ‘Believe’ by Cher peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1999)
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Beatle George Harrison’s home raided by Drugs Squad 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles Anthology - 8.' (Mar. 12, 1969, at 54:42)
(Wednesday, March 12, 1969) — Beatle George Harrison and his wife Patti were arrested today in a raid by the notorious Sgt Norman Pilcher of the Drugs Squad on their home at Esher, Surrey, on charges of possession of marijuana
Pilcher’s squad took a large piece of hashish with them, to make sure they were able to make a charge. They claimed to have found the piece in one of Harrison’s shoes during the raid.
The Harrisons posted bond and were released.
Pilcher had previously busted Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Beatle John Lennon, and had particularly focused on The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones.
He became infamous for vigorously targeting pop musicians, and it was widely believed that he framed a number of celebrities or zealously carried out raids in order to become famous in the tabloid press.
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Beatle Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1969)
Video: 'Paul McCartney's marriage to Linda Eastman 1969 HD'
(Wednesday, March 12, 1969, morning BST) — Paul McCartney, 26, became the last member of The Beatles to get married as he and American photographer Linda Eastman, 27, participated in a civil ceremony today at the registrar’s office in London’s Marylebone district. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1969)
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‘Cruising Down the River’ by Blue Barron and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1949)
(Saturday, March 12, 1949) — “Cruising Down the River” by Blue Barron and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 12/19, 1949). Continue reading ‘Cruising Down the River’ by Blue Barron and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1949)
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McCartney, Harrison produce next Jackie Lomax single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1969)
Video: 'Thumbin' A Ride (Remastered 2010 / Bonus Track)'
(Tuesday, March 11, 1969) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles produced Jackie Lomax’s second single for Apple tonight at Apple’s basement studio in the band’s Savile Row headquarters in London, with McCartney playing drums/playing guitar parts and Harrison on guitar on a cover version of The Coasters’ “Thumbin’ A Ride.” Continue reading McCartney, Harrison produce next Jackie Lomax single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1969)
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‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1979)
(Saturday, March 10, 1979) — “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 10/17, 1979). Continue reading ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1979)
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Ray pleads guilty in King’s assassination, sentenced to 99 years 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1969)
Video: 'James Earl Ray Pleads Guilty - 1969 | Today In History | 10 Mar 17'
(Monday, March 10, 1969; during the Civil rights movement) — James Earl Ray pleaded guilty today in Memphis to the assassination of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968.
A jury (of ten white and two black members) determined the sentence without the option of capital punishment and recommended a 99 year jail sentence.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1969)
Video: 'Proud Mary was CCR’s biggest hit.'
(Sunday, March 9, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Creedence Clearwater Revival performed “Proud Mary” and “Good Golly Miss Molly” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Creedence Clearwater Revival perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1969)
