Daily Archives: January 27, 2023

U.S. involvement in Vietnam War ends after signing of Paris Peace Accords at Hôtel Majestic Paris 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'SYND 27-1-73 SIGNING OF VIETNAM PEACE AGREEMENT'

(Saturday, January 27, 1973, agreement effective at 7:00 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The Vietnam War cease-fire agreement was signed today at the Majestic Hotel in Paris in eerie silence, without a word or a gesture to express the world’s relief that the years of war were officially ending. Continue reading U.S. involvement in Vietnam War ends after signing of Paris Peace Accords at Hôtel Majestic Paris 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973) →

Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘My Love’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'My Love (2018 Remaster)'

(Saturday, January 27, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, completed recording the song “My Love” with light overdubbing to beef up the backing vocals today at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the group’s next single and next studio album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘My Love’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973) →

‘Your Mama Don’t Dance’ by Loggins and Messina peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 27, 1973) — “Your Mama Don’t Dance” by Loggins and Messina peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Your Mama Don’t Dance’ by Loggins and Messina peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973) →