Category Archives: 1970s

‘Good Morning America’ premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1975)


'GMA' Celebrates 40 Years on the Air

(Monday, November 3, 1975, 7:00 a.m. EST)Good Morning America, an American morning television show, premiered this morning on ABC, with hosts David Hartman and Nancy Dussault. Continue reading ‘Good Morning America’ premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings travel from Perth to Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 3 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Leaving For Perth Airport - MPL (Raw Footage) - 3 November 1975'

(Monday, November 3, 1975, arriving at 5:00 p.m. Australian Central Daylight Time; during Wings Over the World tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings traveled today from Perth to Adelaide, Australia, for tonight’s performance at Apollo Stadium. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings travel from Perth to Adelaide, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 3 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings hold press conference in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Receiving Award In Perth, WA (MPL Footage) - 2 November 1975'

(Sunday, November 2, 1975, early afternoon ; during Wings Over the World tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings gave a press conference today in front of over 200 reporters and photographers today in Perth, including Australian comedian Norman Gunston, who flew in especially to interview Paul and Linda for his Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) The Norman Gunston Show. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings hold press conference in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1975)

‘Island Girl’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)

(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “Island Girl” by Elton John peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 1/8/15, 1975). Continue reading ‘Island Girl’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)

‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)

(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “You” by former Beatle George Harrison peaks at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Perth Entertainment Centre, WA (MPL Footage) - 1 November 1975'

(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Entertainment Centre in Perth. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)


Video: 'Paul & Linda McCartney Leave Their Hotel For Perth Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 31 October 1975'

(Friday, October 31, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)

Daily News publishes ‘Ford to City: Drop Dead’ headline 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)

(Thursday, October 30, 1975) — The New York Daily News ran the headline “Ford to City: Drop Dead” today, a day after President Gerald R. Ford said in a speech before the National Press Club he would veto any proposed federal bailout of New York City. Continue reading Daily News publishes ‘Ford to City: Drop Dead’ headline 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)

Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Rehearsal In Perth, Western Australia - MPL Raw Footage - 30 October 1975'

(Thursday, October 30, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.

Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 29 1975)


Video: 'Denny Laine's Birthday At Perth Entertainment Centre + Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 29 October 1975'

(Wednesday, October 29, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.