Video: 'Janis Joplin performs "Raise Your Hand" Live on Ed Sullivan 1969 HD'
(Sunday, March 16, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Janis Joplin performed “Raise Your Hand” and “Maybe” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Janis Joplin performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1969)
Video: ‘Paul McCartney accepts award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 1999’
(Monday, March 15, 1999, evening EST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was inducted as a solo artist tonight at the 14th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. Continue reading Paul McCartney inducted to Rock And Roll Of Fame as solo artist 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1999)
(Saturday, March 15, 1969) — “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar. 15/22/29, Apr. 5, 1969). Continue reading ‘Dizzy’ by Tommy Roe peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969)
(Saturday, March 15, 1969) — “Tear Drop City” by The Monkees peaked at #56 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tear Drop City’ by The Monkees peaks at #56 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969)
(Saturday, March 15, 1969) — “Maybe Tomorrow” by The Iveys, released on The Beatles’ label Apple Records, peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ by The Iveys peaks at #67 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969)
Video: '1939 Invasion of Prague'
(Wednesday, March 15, 1939, 6:00 a.m. Central European Time) — The German Army poured into Bohemia and Moravia this morning as they began a complete occupation of Czechoslovakia in direct violation of the Munich Agreement signed Sept. 30, 1938. Continue reading Nazis begin complete occupation of Czechoslovakia 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1939)
(Saturday, March 13, 1999) — “Believe” by Cher peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar 13/20/27, Apr. 3, 1999). Continue reading ‘Believe’ by Cher peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1999)
Video: 'The Beatles Anthology - 8.' (Mar. 12, 1969, at 54:42)
(Wednesday, March 12, 1969) — Beatle George Harrison and his wife Patti were arrested today in a raid by the notorious Sgt Norman Pilcher of the Drugs Squad on their home at Esher, Surrey, on charges of possession of marijuana
Pilcher’s squad took a large piece of hashish with them, to make sure they were able to make a charge. They claimed to have found the piece in one of Harrison’s shoes during the raid.
The Harrisons posted bond and were released.
Pilcher had previously busted Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Beatle John Lennon, and had particularly focused on The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones.
He became infamous for vigorously targeting pop musicians, and it was widely believed that he framed a number of celebrities or zealously carried out raids in order to become famous in the tabloid press.
Video: 'Paul McCartney's marriage to Linda Eastman 1969 HD'
(Wednesday, March 12, 1969, morning BST) — Paul McCartney, 26, became the last member of The Beatles to get married as he and American photographer Linda Eastman, 27, participated in a civil ceremony today at the registrar’s office in London’s Marylebone district. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1969)
(Saturday, March 12, 1949) — “Cruising Down the River” by Blue Barron and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 12/19, 1949). Continue reading ‘Cruising Down the River’ by Blue Barron and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1949)
