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)
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(Tuesday, March 11, 1969) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles produced Jackie Lomax’s second single for Apple tonight at Apple’s basement studio in the band’s Savile Row headquarters in London, with McCartney playing drums/playing guitar parts and Harrison on guitar on a cover version of The Coasters’ “Thumbin’ A Ride.” Continue reading McCartney, Harrison produce next Jackie Lomax single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1969)
(Saturday, March 10, 1979) — “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 10/17, 1979). Continue reading ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1979)
Video: 'James Earl Ray Pleads Guilty - 1969 | Today In History | 10 Mar 17'
(Monday, March 10, 1969; during the Civil rights movement) — James Earl Ray pleaded guilty today in Memphis to the assassination of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968.
A jury (of ten white and two black members) determined the sentence without the option of capital punishment and recommended a 99 year jail sentence.
Video: 'Proud Mary was CCR’s biggest hit.'
(Sunday, March 9, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Creedence Clearwater Revival performed “Proud Mary” and “Good Golly Miss Molly” 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 Creedence Clearwater Revival perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1969)
Video: '1959 First EVER Barbie Commercial High Quaility HQ!'
(Monday, March 9, 1959) — Barbie, a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler and manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc., debuted today at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Continue reading Barbie fashion doll debuts 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
(Monday, March 9, 1959) — “Venus” by Frankie Avalon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 9/16/23/30, Apr. 6, 1959). Continue reading ‘Venus’ by Frankie Avalon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
(Monday, March 9, 1959) — “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Charlie Brown’ by The Coasters peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)
(Saturday, March 8, 1969) — “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Proud Mary’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969)
