Monthly Archives: March 2026

First 4.6 miles of Washington Metro subway system opens 50 years ago this hour (Mar 27 1976)


Video: 'Metro: Here and Now'

(Saturday, March 27, 1976, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Washingtonians lined up by the thousands today for free rides on a short inaugural stretch of the Metro, the city’s new subway system. By afternoon, the unexpected throng was overloading the cars and causing delays throughout the system.

Paul McCartney and Wings depart Paris 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings at Paris 1976, very rare footage'

(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings departed Hôtel George V today in Paris following the conclusion of the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour.

Rabin’s killer given life sentence in Israel 30 years ago today (Mar 27 1996)


Video: 'ISRAEL: YIGAL AMIR FOUND GUILTY OF ASSASSINATING YITZHAK RABIN'

(Wednesday, March 27, 1996) — Yigal Amir, the man who shattered Israel when he assassinated Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, was sentenced to life imprisonment today after having been found guilty of murder.

Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Paris 50 years ago tonight (Mar 26 1976)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Concert/Interview in Paris - Les Rendez-Vous Du Dimanche - 28 March 1976' (Mar. 26, 1976)

(Friday, March 26, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the fifth and final show tonight on the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Pavillon de Paris in Paris, France. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Paris 50 years ago tonight (Mar 26 1976)

‘Nowhere Man’ by The Beatles peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 26 1966)


Video: 'Nowhere Man (2023 Mix)'

(Saturday, March 26, 1966) — “Nowhere Man” by The Beatles peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nowhere Man’ by The Beatles peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 26 1966)

‘Homeward Bound’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 26 1966)

(Saturday, March 26, 1966) — “Homeward Bound” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Homeward Bound’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 26 1966)

UN Security Council holds first meeting on U.S. soil 80 years ago this hour (Mar 25 1946)

(Monday, March 25, 1946, 2:31 p.m. EST) — The United Nations moved to its new interim location today in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, on the campus of Hunter College, part of the City College of New York system. Continue reading UN Security Council holds first meeting on U.S. soil 80 years ago this hour (Mar 25 1946)

Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Rotterdam 50 years ago tonight (Mar 25 1976)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Interview & Concert in Rotterdam - Veronica Totaal (Raw) - 25 March 1976'

(Thursday, March 25, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the fourth of five shows tonight on the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Ahoy Sportpaleis in Rotterdam, Holland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Rotterdam 50 years ago tonight (Mar 25 1976)

‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ studio album released 50 years ago today (Mar 25 1976)


Video: 'At The Speed Of Sound (Remastered 2014)' (11 videos)

(Thursday, March 25, 1976) — Wings, the British-American rock group led by former Beatle Paul McCartney, today released its fifth studio album, Wings at the Speed of Sound, in the USA (Apr. 2, 1976, in the UK) at a time when the band is enjoying its greatest commercial success. Continue reading ‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ studio album released 50 years ago today (Mar 25 1976)

The Beatles shoot infamous ‘Butcher’ album cover 60 years ago today (Mar 25 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles Interview with Tom Lodge - 25th March 1966'

(Friday, March 25, 1966) — The Beatles were photographed by Robert Whitaker today at Oluf Nissen Photographic Studio in London, producing the historic and infamous Beatles butcher photos. Continue reading The Beatles shoot infamous ‘Butcher’ album cover 60 years ago today (Mar 25 1966)