(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “Midnight in Moscow” by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Midnight in Moscow’ by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaks at #2 in USA #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
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‘Let Me In’ by The Sensations peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “Let Me In” by The Sensations peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Let Me In’ by The Sensations peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
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‘What’s Your Name’ by Don and Juan peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “What’s Your Name” by Don and Juan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What’s Your Name’ by Don and Juan peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
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Belzec extermination camp becomes operational in German-occupied Poland 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1942)
Video: 'Belzec Memorial and Museum Dedication'
(Sunday, March 17, 1942; during The Holocaust, part of World War II) — Belzec, a Nazi German extermination camp built by the SS for the purpose of implementing the secretive Operation Reinhard, the plan to murder all Polish Jews, a key part of the “Final Solution” which entailed the murder of some 6 million Jews in The Holocaust, became operational today. Continue reading Belzec extermination camp becomes operational in German-occupied Poland 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1942)
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Claus von Bülow found guilty of attempting to murder wealthy wife twice 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1982)
Video: 'American Justice: Amer Just: Von Bulow - Full Episode (S6, E13) | A&E' (Mar. 16, 1982, at 24:18)
(Tuesday, March 16, 1982, announced at approximately 11:15 a.m.) — Claus von Bülow, a Danish-born British lawyer, consultant and socialite, was found guilty today in Newport, Rhode Island, of twice trying to murder his wife with insulin injections so he would inherit $14 million and be free to marry his lover. Continue reading Claus von Bülow found guilty of attempting to murder wealthy wife twice 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1982)
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Deportation proceedings against John Lennon & Yoko Ono postponed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1972)
Video: 'John Lennon Interview Immigration and Naturalization Services, New York March 16, 1972 part 2'
(Thursday, March 16, 1972, today’s hearing was scheduled to start at 8:45 a.m. EST) — A deportation hearing for former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, was postponed today until Apr. 18, 1972, to give them time to apply for permanent residence. Continue reading Deportation proceedings against John Lennon & Yoko Ono postponed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1972)
Video: 'Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)'
(Wednesday, March 15, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1972)
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ by Kay Starr peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1952)
(Saturday, March 15, 1952) — “Wheel of Fortune” by Kay Starr was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of nine consecutive weeks (Mar. 15/22/29, Apr. 5/12/19/26, May 3/10 1952). Continue reading ‘Wheel of Fortune’ by Kay Starr peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1952)
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‘The Godfather’ crime film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)
Video: 'The Godfather' trailer
(Tuesday, March 14, 1972, 7:30 p.m. EST) — The Godfather, an American crime film based on Mario Puzo’s best-selling 1969 novel of the same name that chronicles the experiences of the Italian-American Corleone family, premiered tonight at Loews’s State Theatre, 1540 Broadway (at W. 45th St.) in New York City as a benefit for The Boys Club of New York. Continue reading ‘The Godfather’ crime film premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Mama’s Little Girl’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Cold Cuts: Track 01 - Mama's Little Girl'
(Tuesday, March 14, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Mama’s Little Girl” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Mama’s Little Girl’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972)
