(Saturday, March 20, 1982) — “Sweet Dreams” by Air Supply peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Air Supply peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 #1982)
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Ringo Starr films comedy sketch scene for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie with Marc Bolan 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Mar 20 1972)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Born to Boogie (with Marc Bolan)'
(Monday, March 20, 1972) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr filmed a comedy sketch scene today at Dehnam Aerodrome, an operational general aviation aerodrome located east of Gerrards Cross, near Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, with glam rock musician Marc Bolan for his movie Born To Boogie. Continue reading Ringo Starr films comedy sketch scene for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie with Marc Bolan 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Mar 20 1972)
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Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ published 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1852)
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(Saturday, March 20, 1852) — Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly, an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which had a profound effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the U.S., and is said to have helped lay the groundwork for the American Civil War, was published today in book form. Continue reading Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ published 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1852)
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American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan releases debut studio album 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)
Video: 'Bob Dylan (Debut Album - Official)' (13 tracks)
(Monday, March 19, 1962) — Bob Dylan, the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, 20, (born Robert Allen Zimmerman), was released today by Columbia Records, produced by Columbia’s legendary talent scout John H. Hammond. Continue reading American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan releases debut studio album 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)
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Algerian War ends after France and Algeria sign cease-fire agreement 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)
Video: 'Algerian War of independence: Looking back at the Évian Accords, 60 years on • FRANCE 24 English'
(Monday, March 19, 1962, noon Central European Time; during the Algerian War) — After more than seven years of fighting between the French Army and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN), a ceasefire was declared in the Algerian War today at noon local time pursuant to Article 1 of the Évian Accords. Continue reading Algerian War ends after France and Algeria sign cease-fire agreement 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono complete studio recording sessions for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)
Video: 'Woman Is The Nigger Of The World (Remastered 2010)'
(Wednesday, March 18, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, completed five tracks for their part-studio, part-live double album Some Time in New York City today at the Record Planet recording studio in New York City, overdubbing strings to “Woman is The Nigger of the World,” Ono’s “Sisters O Sisters,” “The Luck Of The Irish,” “Angela,” and Ono’s “Born in a Prison.” Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono complete studio recording sessions for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)
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Filming for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie begins with Ringo Starr directing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)
Video: 'T.Rex - Wembley Empire Pool, 18th March 1972 (Matinee Concert)'
(Saturday, March 18, 1972, shows scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m./8:30 p.m. GMT) — Filming began this evening for Born To Boogie, a British film about a concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, starring T. Rex, Marc Bolan, former Beatle Ringo Starr and Elton John. Continue reading Filming for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie begins with Ringo Starr directing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)
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‘Heart of Gold’ by Neil Young peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)
(Saturday, March 18, 1972) — “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heart of Gold’ by Neil Young peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)
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U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun born 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1782)
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(Monday, March 18, 1782) — John C. Calhoun, the seventh vice president of the United States who served under presidents John Q. Adams (1825-1829) and Andrew Jackson (1829-1832) while adamantly defending slavery and protecting the interests of the white South, was born John Caldwell Calhoun today in Abbeville District, South Carolina. Continue reading U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun born 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1782)
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‘Back Off Boogaloo’/’Blindman’ by Ringo Starr released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1972)
(Friday, March 17, 1972) — The single “Back Off Boogaloo“/”Blindman” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK (Mar. 20, 1972 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Back Off Boogaloo’/’Blindman’ by Ringo Starr released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1972)
