Daily Archives: January 31, 2020

88 people killed when Alaska Airlines jet crashes into Pacific Ocean off California coast 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 2000)

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Video: 'Air Crash Investigations Mayday 01x05 Cutting Corners Alaska Airlines Flight 261'

(Monday, January 31, 2000, a few seconds before 4:22 p.m. PST) — A McDonnell Douglas MD-83 jet, operating as Alaska Airlines Flight 261, crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Port Hueneme, California, today following a catastrophic loss of pitch control, killing all 88 people aboard. Continue reading 88 people killed when Alaska Airlines jet crashes into Pacific Ocean off California coast 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 2000) →

‘I Want You Back’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 31, 1970) — “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5 peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Want You Back’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1970) →

‘Whole Lotta Love’ by Led Zeppelin peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 31, 1970) — “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Whole Lotta Love’ by Led Zeppelin peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1970) →

‘Don’t Cry Daddy’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 31, 1970) — “Don’t Cry Daddy” by Elvis Presley peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Cry Daddy’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1970) →

‘Early in the Morning’ by Vanity Fare peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 31, 1970) — “Early in the Morning” by Vanity Fare peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Early in the Morning’ by Vanity Fare peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 31 1970) →