Video: 'My Love (2018 Remaster)'
(Saturday, January 27, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, completed recording the song “My Love” with light overdubbing to beef up the backing vocals today at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the group’s next single and next studio album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘My Love’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
(Saturday, January 27, 1973) — “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Superstition’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
(Saturday, January 27, 1973) — “Your Mama Don’t Dance” by Loggins and Messina peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Your Mama Don’t Dance’ by Loggins and Messina peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)
Video: 'President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation Announcing Vietnam Peace Agreement, January 23, 1973'
(Tuesday, January 23, 10:00 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon said tonight that U.S. National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and North Vietnam’s chief negotiator, Le Duc Tho, had initialed an agreement in Paris today, “to end the war and bring peace with honor in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.” Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon announces agreement to end Vietnam War 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1973)
Video: 'CBS Evening News (1/22/1973) - Lyndon B. Johnson Death' (LBJ's death reported at 8:28)
(Monday, January 22, 1973, suffered a massive heart attack at 3:39 p.m CST, declared dead at 4:33 p.m. CST) — Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969, died this afternoon after suffering a massive heart attack at his ranch in Stonewall, Texas. He was 64. Continue reading Former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, 64, dies in San Antonio, Texas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1973)
Video: 'How CBS News covered the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of 1973'
(Monday, January 22, 1973, morning EST) — In Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decided 7 to 2 today to overturn individual state bans on a woman’s right to an abortion in the first three months of pregnancy, concluding that such bans deprive a woman of fundamental liberty without due process of the law contrary to the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court declares nationwide constitutional right to abortion in Roe v. Wade decision 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1973)
(Saturday, January 20, 1973) — “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1973)
Video: '1973 US Presidential Inauguration - CBS Coverage'
(Saturday, January 20, 1973, 12:01 p.m. EST) — President Richard Milhous Nixon of California took the oath of office today for a second term as the 37th president of the United States at the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Continue reading President Richard Nixon, VP Spiro Agnew sworn in for second terms 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1973)
Video: 'Elvis Presley - Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973 (Full Concert) The Ultimate Experience'
(Sunday, January 14, 1973, 12:30 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time) — Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite, a rock music concert starring Elvis Presley, took place early this morning at the Honolulu International Center and was broadcast live via satellite to audiences in Asia and Oceania. Continue reading Elvis Presley performs ‘Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite’ concert in Honolulu 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1973)
(Saturday, January 13, 1973) — “Superfly” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Superfly’ by Curtis Mayfield peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1973)