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Algerian War ends after France and Algeria sign cease-fire agreement 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)

1960s


Video: 'Algerian War of independence: Looking back at the Évian Accords, 60 years on • FRANCE 24 English'

(Monday, March 19, 1962, noon Central European Time; during the Algerian War) — After more than seven years of fighting between the French Army and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN), a ceasefire was declared in the Algerian War today at noon local time pursuant to Article 1 of the Évian Accords. Continue reading Algerian War ends after France and Algeria sign cease-fire agreement 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono complete studio recording sessions for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)

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


Video: 'Woman Is The Nigger Of The World (Remastered 2010)'

(Wednesday, March 18, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, completed five tracks for their part-studio, part-live double album Some Time in New York City today at the Record Planet recording studio in New York City, overdubbing strings to “Woman is The Nigger of the World,” Ono’s “Sisters O Sisters,” “The Luck Of The Irish,” “Angela,” and Ono’s “Born in a Prison.” Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono complete studio recording sessions for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972) →

Filming for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie begins with Ringo Starr directing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)

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


Video: 'T.Rex - Wembley Empire Pool, 18th March 1972 (Matinee Concert)'

(Saturday, March 18, 1972, shows scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m./8:30 p.m. GMT) — Filming began this evening for Born To Boogie, a British film about a concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, starring T. Rex, Marc Bolan, former Beatle Ringo Starr and Elton John. Continue reading Filming for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie begins with Ringo Starr directing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972) →

‘Heart of Gold’ by Neil Young peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 18, 1972) — “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Heart of Gold’ by Neil Young peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972) →

U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun born 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1782)

1780s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'John C. Calhoun'

(Monday, March 18, 1782) — John C. Calhoun, the seventh vice president of the United States who served under presidents John Q. Adams (1825-1829) and Andrew Jackson (1829-1832) while adamantly defending slavery and protecting the interests of the white South, was born John Caldwell Calhoun today in Abbeville District, South Carolina. Continue reading U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun born 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1782) →

‘Back Off Boogaloo’/’Blindman’ by Ringo Starr released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1972)

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

(Friday, March 17, 1972) — The single “Back Off Boogaloo“/”Blindman” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK (Mar. 20, 1972 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Back Off Boogaloo’/’Blindman’ by Ringo Starr released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1972) →

‘Midnight in Moscow’ by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaks at #2 in USA #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “Midnight in Moscow” by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Midnight in Moscow’ by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaks at #2 in USA #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962) →

‘Let Me In’ by The Sensations peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “Let Me In” by The Sensations peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Let Me In’ by The Sensations peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962) →

‘What’s Your Name’ by Don and Juan peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “What’s Your Name” by Don and Juan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What’s Your Name’ by Don and Juan peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962) →

Belzec extermination camp becomes operational in German-occupied Poland 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1942)

1940s, The Holocaust, World War II


Video: 'Belzec Memorial and Museum Dedication'

(Sunday, March 17, 1942; during The Holocaust, part of World War II) — Belzec, a Nazi German extermination camp built by the SS for the purpose of implementing the secretive Operation Reinhard, the plan to murder all Polish Jews, a key part of the “Final Solution” which entailed the murder of some 6 million Jews in The Holocaust, became operational today. Continue reading Belzec extermination camp becomes operational in German-occupied Poland 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1942) →