Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 20, 1973, at 7:11)
(Tuesday, March 20, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings mimed to a new performance of the song “Mary Had a Little Lamb” today in Hampstead Heath, an ancient heath in London, for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings mime to ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ in London for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1973)
Video: 'VHS 35 IRAQ March 19 2003' (Bush speaks at 44:20)
(Wednesday, March 19, 2003, 10:16 p.m. EST/Thursday, March 20, 2003, 6:16 a.m. Arabia Standard Time; during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, part of the Iraq War, the Iraq conflict and the War on terror) — Shortly after explosions erupted in Baghdad, U.S. President George W. Bush addressed the nation on television and radio tonight and announced that the 2003 invasion of Iraq had begun (at 9:34 p.m. EST; 5:34 a.m. Baghdad time on March 20, 2003) as part of the Bush administration’s war on terror following the September 11 attacks, despite no connection between Iraq and the attacks. Continue reading President George W. Bush announces United States-led invasion of Iraq 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 2003)
(Saturday, March 19, 1983) — “Back on the Chain Gang” by The Pretenders peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Back on the Chain Gang’ by The Pretenders peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1983)
(Saturday, March 19, 1983) — “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” by Journey peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six weeks. Continue reading ‘Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)’ by Journey peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1983)
Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 18, 1973, at 37:06)
(Sunday, March 18, 1973, 7:45-10:00 p.m. BST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock music band Wings performed two brief concerts tonight before an audience of Wings Fun Club members at ATV Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs two brief concerts for upcoming TV special in Borehamwood, UK 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1973)
Video: 'Why You Get a Lawyer If You Can't Afford One | Gideon v. Wainwright'
(Monday, March 18, 1963) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Gideon v. Wainwright, ruled unanimously today that state courts were required to provide legal counsel to criminal defendants who could not afford to hire an attorney on their own. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court rules states must provide lawyers for all poor people in serious criminal cases 60 years ago today (Mar 18 1963)
(Saturday, March 17, 1973) — “The Cover of the Rolling Stone” by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Cover of the Rolling Stone’ by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973)
(Saturday, March 17, 1973) — “Good Morning Heartache” by Diana Ross peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Morning Heartache’ by Diana Ross peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973)
Video: 'The Beatles - Too Much Monkey Business (BBC, Saturday Club - 16 Mar 1963)'
(Saturday, March 16, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-noon GMT) — The Beatles appeared live on the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club this morning at Studio 3A, Broadcasting Place, in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform six songs live for BBC radio’s ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1963)
Video: 'Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)'
(Thursday, March 15, 1973) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr concluded initial recording sessions for his third studio album tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, with backing tracks for eight tracks completed, six of which had rough vocals at the time. Continue reading Ringo Starr concludes initial recording sessions for ‘Ringo’ album at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973)
