Category Archives: 1970s

‘Best of My Love’ by Eagles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 1 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 1, 1975) — “Best of My Love” by Eagles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Best of My Love’ by Eagles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 1 1975) →

43 killed in London Underground as train crashes into tunnel’s end 50 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1975)

1970s


Video: 'The Moorgate Tube Crash | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror'

(Friday, February 28, 1975, 8:46 a.m. GMT) — 43 people were killed in London’s Underground today when a subway train sped past its final stop this morning and smashed into the end of a tunnel. Continue reading 43 killed in London Underground as train crashes into tunnel’s end 50 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1975) →

Six U.S. Representatives arrive in Saigon to assess deteriorating situation 50 years ago today (Feb 27 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 1975, at 23:51)

(Thursday, February 27, 1975; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — A group of six members of the House of Representatives arrived at Tan Son Nhut air base near the city of Saigon today to make a four day visit to South Vietnam and Cambodia. They joined two representatives who had arrived Feb. 24, 1975, to assess the deteriorating war situation.

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Venus and Mars’ song in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Feb 26 1975)

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


Video: 'Venus And Mars (Remastered 2014)'

(Wednesday, February 26, 1975) — After six weeks of recording in New Orleans, Paul McCartney and Wings moved sessions for their upcoming studio album to Wally Heider Recording Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Venus and Mars’ song in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Feb 26 1975) →

‘Pick Up the Pieces’ by Average White Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 22 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 22, 1975) — “Pick Up the Pieces” by Average White Band peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ by Average White Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 22 1975) →

‘#9 Dream’ by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 22 1975)

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

(Saturday, February 22, 1975) — “#9 Dream” by John Lennon (appropriately) peaks at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘#9 Dream’ by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 22 1975) →

Ringo Starr releases ”Snookeroo’/’Oo-Wee’ single in UK 50 years ago today (Feb 21 1975)

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


Video: 'Snookeroo'

(Friday, February 21, 1975) — “Snookeroo“/”Oo-Wee” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK only, the second UK single from his second studio rock/pop album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ”Snookeroo’/’Oo-Wee’ single in UK 50 years ago today (Feb 21 1975) →

Top Nixon aides sentenced to prison for Watergate cover-up in historic judgment 50 years ago this hour (Feb 21 1975)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'SYND 21 2 75 WATERGATE SENTENCES PASSED'

(Friday, February 21, 1975, 9:29 a.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman, three of the most powerful men in the nation during the Nixon Administration, were sentenced today to serve two and a half to eight years in prison for their roles in the Watergate cover-up. Continue reading Top Nixon aides sentenced to prison for Watergate cover-up in historic judgment 50 years ago this hour (Feb 21 1975) →