(Saturday, November 18, 1972) — “Thunder and Lightning” by Chi Coltrane peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thunder and Lightning’ by Chi Coltrane peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1972)
Category Archives: 1970s
Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘1882’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1972)
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(Monday, November 13, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “1882” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London during sessions for the album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘1882’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1972)
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‘All the Young Dudes’ by Mott the Hoople peaks at #37 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1972)
(Saturday, November 11, 1972) — “All the Young Dudes” by Mott the Hoople peaked at #37 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All the Young Dudes’ by Mott the Hoople peaks at #37 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1972)
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Home Box Office American pay television network debuts with Canucks vs. Rangers NHL game at Madison Square Garden 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1972)
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(Wednesday, November 8, 1972, 7:30 p.m. EST) — Home Box Office (HBO), the oldest and longest continuously operating subscription television service in the United States, debuted tonight with a live National Hockey League (NHL) game between the New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks from Madison Square Garden. Continue reading Home Box Office American pay television network debuts with Canucks vs. Rangers NHL game at Madison Square Garden 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1972)
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U.S. President Richard Nixon re-elected over Democrat George McGovern 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1972)
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(Tuesday, November 7, 1972, CBS News projected Nixon the winner at 8:21 p.m. EST; during the 1972 United States presidential election) — Republican President Richard Nixon of California was re-elected the 37th president of the United States today, defeating Democratic South Dakota Senator George McGovern. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon re-elected over Democrat George McGovern 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1972)
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‘Listen to the Music’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1972)
(Saturday, November 4, 1972) — “Listen to the Music” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Listen to the Music’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1972)
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‘I Believe in Music’ by Gallery peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1972)
(Saturday, November 4, 1972) — “I Believe in Music” by Gallery peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Believe in Music’ by Gallery peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1972)
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‘Burning Love’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1972)
(Saturday, October 28, 1972) — “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Burning Love’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1972)
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‘City of New Orleans’ by Arlo Guthrie peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1972)
(Saturday, October 28, 1972) — “City of New Orleans” by Arlo Guthrie peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘City of New Orleans’ by Arlo Guthrie peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1972)
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‘From the Beginning’ by Emerson, Lake & Palmer peaks at #39 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1972)
(Saturday, October 28, 1972) — “From the Beginning” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘From the Beginning’ by Emerson, Lake & Palmer peaks at #39 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1972)
