Monthly Archives: March 2026

Paul McCartney and Wings resume world tour in Copenhagen 50 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1976)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Copenhagen (March 20th, 1976)'

(Saturday, March 20, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Central European Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings resumed their Wings Over the World tour tonight with a short five-date European leg, beginning at the Folketeateret theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, following a four-month break to record a new studio album. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings resume world tour in Copenhagen 50 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1976) →

‘Junk Food Junkie’ by Larry Groce peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 20, 1976) — “Junk Food Junkie” by the Larry Groce peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Junk Food Junkie’ by Larry Groce peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976) →

‘Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)’ by Bee Gees peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 20, 1976) — “Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)” by the Bee Gees peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fanny (Be Tender with My Love)’ by Bee Gees peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1976) →

U.S. Supreme Court affirms right to review state court decisions 210 years ago today (Mar 20 1816)

1810s


Video: 'Martin v. Hunter’s Lessee Case Brief Summary | Law Case Explained'

(Wednesday, March 20, 1816) — U.S. Supreme Court, in Martin v. Hunter’s Lessee, unanimously affirmed its right to review state court decisions under the Judiciary Act of 1789.

First basketball team to start five black players in a national title game wins 60 years ago this hour (Mar 19 1966)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'Fighting Racism College Basketball Finals (History's Playlist)-Sports'

(Saturday, March 19, 1966, just after 9:00 p.m. EST); during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)) — The Texas Western Miners, the first basketball team to start five black players in a national title game, defeated the heavily favored all-white Kentucky Wildcats, 72-65, tonight to win the NCAA Championship played in College Park, Maryland. Continue reading First basketball team to start five black players in a national title game wins 60 years ago this hour (Mar 19 1966) →

‘19th Nervous Breakdown’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 19, 1966) — “19th Nervous Breakdown” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 19/26, Apr. 2, 1966). Continue reading ‘19th Nervous Breakdown’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1966) →

‘What Goes On’ by The Beatles peaks at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'What Goes On (Remastered 2009)'

(Saturday, March 19, 1966) — “What Goes On” by The Beatles peaked at #81 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What Goes On’ by The Beatles peaks at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1966) →

‘Roll Over Beethoven/Rock And Roll Music’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Mar 19 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 26'

(Saturday, March 19, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Before returning to England, the Beatles decide to have a quick look around (for old times sake), and later, mistaken for a string quartet, the band is invited to give a performance at a party for a royal Duke on this morning’s season one finale episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.