(Saturday, March 22, 1986; during the Cold War) — “Nikita” by Elton John peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Nikita’ by Elton John peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago today (Mar 22 1986)
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Principal photography for first ‘Star Wars’ movie begins 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
Video: 'Bad Motivator'
(Monday, March 22, 1976) — Principal photography for the first Star Wars movie, directed by George Lucas, began today in the Tunisian desert for the scenes on Tatooine. Continue reading Principal photography for first ‘Star Wars’ movie begins 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1976)
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GM President James Roche apologizes to Ralph Nader 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1966)
(Tuesday, March 22, 1966) — General Motors President James M. Roche apologized today to consumer advocate Ralph Nader for the company’s intimidation and harassment campaign against him during a Senate subcommittee today in Washington, D.C. Continue reading GM President James Roche apologizes to Ralph Nader 60 years ago today (Mar 22 1966)
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Carl Perkins severely injured in car crash 70 years ago this morning (Mar 22 1956)
Video: 'Carl Perkins’ Career Never Recovered After His Car Crash'
(Thursday, March 22, 1956, shortly before sunrise EST) — Musician Carl Perkins, 23, was severely injured this morning when the car he was riding in crashed on Route 13 between Dover and Woodside, Delaware. Continue reading Carl Perkins severely injured in car crash 70 years ago this morning (Mar 22 1956)
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Social media website Twitter established 20 years ago this hour (Mar 21 2006)
Video: 'From Startup to Elon Musk: The History of Twitter'
(Monday, March 21, 2006, 9:50 p.m. PST) — The social media website Twitter was established with the sending of the first “tweet” by co-founder Jack Dorsey, who wrote: “just setting up my twttr.” Continue reading Social media website Twitter established 20 years ago this hour (Mar 21 2006)
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Champion skier Vladimir ‘Spider’ Sabich shot and killed by girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet 50 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1976)
Video: 'The Murder of Olympic Skier Spider Sabich'
(Sunday, March 21, 1976, shortly after 5:00 p.m. MST) — Champion skier Vladimir “Spider” Sabich, 31, was shot and killed today by his girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet, 34, in the home they shared in Aspen, Colorado. Continue reading Champion skier Vladimir ‘Spider’ Sabich shot and killed by girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet 50 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1976)
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Paul McCartney and Wings perform second show in Copenhagen 50 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Copenhagen (March 21st, 1976) - Best Source Merge'
(Sunday, March 21, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Central European Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of five shows tonight on the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour at the Folketeatret theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform second show in Copenhagen 50 years ago this hour (Mar 21 1976)
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The Young Rascals, Senor Wences perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1966)
Video: 'The Young Rascals "Good Lovin'" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, March 20, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Young Rascals performed “Good Lovin'” and ventriloquist Senor Wences also performed on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Young Rascals, Senor Wences perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1966)
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Patty Hearst found guilty of armed robbery 50 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1976)
Video: 'March 20, 1976: Radio reports of Patty Hearst verdict.'
(Saturday, March 20, 1976, 4:30 p.m. PST) — Kidnapped newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was convicted of armed robbery today for her part in a San Francisco bank holdup carried out by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Continue reading Patty Hearst found guilty of armed robbery 50 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1976)
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Menendez brothers convicted of murder in parents’ deaths 30 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1996)
Video: 'From the archives: Coverage of Menendez brothers' arrest, murder trials and conviction' (Mar. 20, 1996, at 19:55)
(Wednesday, March 20, 1996, approximately 2:00 p.m. PST) — A jury in Los Angeles convicted Erik and Lyle Menendez today of first-degree murder in the 1989 shotgun slayings of their wealthy parents. Continue reading Menendez brothers convicted of murder in parents’ deaths 30 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1996)
