Video: 'Family Ties - S05 E22 A, My Name Is Alex (Part 1)'
(Thursday, March 12, 1987, 8:30-9:30 p.m. EST) — Alex begins seeing a therapist following the death of a close friend in a car accident on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV sitcom series Family Ties. Continue reading ‘A, My Name is Alex’ episode airs on ‘Family Ties’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1987)
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “Fly Like an Eagle” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “I Like Dreamin'” by Kenny Nolan peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
'Video: 'Truman Doctrine'
(Wednesday, March 12, 1947, 1:00 p.m. EST; during the Cold War) — In a historic message to Congress, President Harry S. Truman announced todaywhat became known as the Truman Doctrine to help Greece and Turkey resist Communism. (click here for a clip of this event from “American Experience: Truman” at 2:43:43). Continue reading Truman Doctrine proclaimed to help stem the spread of Communism 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1947)
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “Night Moves” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
It is ranked No. 120 on Rolling Stone‘s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
(Saturday, March 12, 1977) — “Boogie Child” by Bee Gees peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, March 11, 1967) — “Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1967)
Video: 'The Monkees - Peter Gunn's Gun'
(Saturday, March 11, 1967, 12:00 noon-12 midnight PST) — The Monkees record “East Virginia” and complete recording “Forget That Girl” today at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters. Continue reading The Monkees record ‘East Virginia,’ finish ‘Forget That Girl’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1967)
(Saturday, March 11, 1967) — “Baby I Need Your Loving” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
