Category Archives: 1970s

Former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, 64, dies in San Antonio, Texas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

U.S. Supreme Court declares nationwide constitutional right to abortion in Roe v. Wade decision 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1973)

1970s


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) →

‘Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(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) →

President Richard Nixon, VP Spiro Agnew sworn in for second terms 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1973)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


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) →

Elvis Presley performs ‘Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite’ concert in Honolulu 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1973)

1970s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s


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) →

‘Superfly’ by Curtis Mayfield peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1973)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(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) →

‘Sitting’ by Cat Stevens peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 13, 1973) — “Sitting” by Cat Stevens peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sitting’ by Cat Stevens peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1973) →

Police in helicopter kill serial sniper and black nationalist on New Orleans hotel roof after he murdered nine people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1973)

1970s


Video: 'SYND 8-1-73 SCENES OF GUN BATTLE'

(Sunday, January 7, 1973, shortly before 9 p.m. CST) — After a day of terror in which 7 persons, including three police officers, were killed and 13 were wounded, New Orleans policemen, in a borrowed Marine helicopter, tonight killed sniper Mark Essex, a former Black Panther party member, with red tracer bullets. Continue reading Police in helicopter kill serial sniper and black nationalist on New Orleans hotel roof after he murdered nine people 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1973) →

‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 6, 1973) — “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (January 6/13/20, 1973). Continue reading ‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1973) →

‘Funny Face’ by Donna Fargo peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 6, 1973) — “Funny Face” by Donna Fargo peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Funny Face’ by Donna Fargo peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1973) →