Video: 'History of Apple Company | Steve Jobs to Tim Cook [1976-2021]'
(Thursday, April 1, 1976) — Apple Computer Company was established today by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne to market Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer.
Category Archives: 1970s
Court rules Karen Quinlan’s father can let her die if doctors see no hope 50 years ago today (Mar 31 1976)
Video: 'Karen Ann Quinlan NHD'
(Wednesday, March 31, 1976) — The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled today that the mechanical respirator that was keeping Karen Ann Quinlan (a young woman in a persistent vegetative state) alive might be disconnected if her attending physicians and a panel of hospital officials agreed that there was “no reasonable possibility” that she would recover. Continue reading Court rules Karen Quinlan’s father can let her die if doctors see no hope 50 years ago today (Mar 31 1976)
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Genesis performs first post-Peter Gabriel American gig in Buffalo 50 years ago this hour (Mar 28 1976)
Video: 'Genesis - Live in Buffalo - March 28th, 1976'
(Sunday, March 28, 1976, 7:00 p.m. EST) — Genesis performed its first American gig tonight at Century Theatre in Buffalo, New York, with drummer Phil Collins as the band’s new lead vocalist. Continue reading Genesis performs first post-Peter Gabriel American gig in Buffalo 50 years ago this hour (Mar 28 1976)
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‘Dream Weaver’ by Gary Wright peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Dream Weaver’ by Gary Wright peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
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‘Lonely Night (Angel Face)’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Lonely Night (Angel Face)” by Captain & Tennille peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Lonely Night (Angel Face)’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
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‘Deep Purple’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Deep Purple” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Deep Purple’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
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‘Scotch on the Rocks’ by Band of the Black Watch peaks at #75 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Scotch on the Rocks” by Band of the Black Watch peaked at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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First 4.6 miles of Washington Metro subway system opens 50 years ago this hour (Mar 27 1976)
Video: 'Metro: Here and Now'
(Saturday, March 27, 1976, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Washingtonians lined up by the thousands today for free rides on a short inaugural stretch of the Metro, the city’s new subway system. By afternoon, the unexpected throng was overloading the cars and causing delays throughout the system.
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Paul McCartney and Wings depart Paris 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings at Paris 1976, very rare footage'
(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings departed Hôtel George V today in Paris following the conclusion of the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
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Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Paris 50 years ago tonight (Mar 26 1976)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Concert/Interview in Paris - Les Rendez-Vous Du Dimanche - 28 March 1976' (Mar. 26, 1976)
(Friday, March 26, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the fifth and final show tonight on the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Pavillon de Paris in Paris, France. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform in Paris 50 years ago tonight (Mar 26 1976)
