Category Archives: 1970s

Former Beatle Ringo Starr arrives in Budapest for Elizabeth Taylor’s 40th birthday party 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'SYND 27-2-72 STARS ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST FOR ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S BIG FORTIETH BIRTHDAY PARTY'

(Friday, February 25, 1972) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen, arrived today at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Hungary, one of several celebrities in town for the 40th birthday party of actress Elizabeth Taylor to be held Feb. 26-27, 1972, at the Hotel Duna InterContinenta. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr arrives in Budapest for Elizabeth Taylor’s 40th birthday party 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1972) →

Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong hosts U.S. President Richard Nixon in Beijing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1972)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'History: Feb 1972 President Nixon to China (4/6) 1972/2/21' (Nixon meets with Mao at 6:29)

(Monday, February 21, 1972, 2:50-3:55 p.m. China Standard Time; during the 1972 visit by Richard Nixon to China and the Cold War) — Three hours and 20 minutes after he arrived in Beijing, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon’s week-long summit conference in China quickly reached a high point today with a surprise meeting with Chairman Mao Zedong, the enshrined leader of the Communist rulers of China. Continue reading Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong hosts U.S. President Richard Nixon in Beijing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1972) →

U.S. President Richard Nixon begins historic visit to People’s Republic of China as he arrives in Beijing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1972)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Nixon in China: The Week that Changed the World' (Feb. 21, 1972, at 1:51)

(Monday, February 21, 1972, 11:30 a.m. China Standard Time; during the 1972 visit by Richard Nixon to China and the Cold War) — President Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat, arrived in Beijing this morning to mark the end of a generation of hostility between the United States and China and to begin a new but still undefined relationship between the most powerful (the U.S.) and the most populous (China) of nations on Earth.. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon begins historic visit to People’s Republic of China as he arrives in Beijing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1972) →

‘Sammy’s Visit’ episode airs tonight on CBS-TV sitcom ‘All In The Family’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1972)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Sammy's Visit'

(Saturday, February 19, 1972, 8:00 p.m. EST) — The Bunkers have the honor of hosting Sammy Davis, Jr. in their home to retrieve a briefcase he accidentally left earlier in Archie’s cab on “Sammy’s Visit,” tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom All In The Family. Continue reading ‘Sammy’s Visit’ episode airs tonight on CBS-TV sitcom ‘All In The Family’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1972) →

‘Without You’ by Nilsson peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 19, 1972) — “Without You” by Nilsson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 19/26, Mar. 4/11, 1972). Continue reading ‘Without You’ by Nilsson peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1972) →

John Lennon jams with Elephant’s Memory band during ‘Some Time in New York City’ sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'John Lennon Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On'

(Wednesday, February 16, 1972) — During a tracking session for John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s album Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album, Lennon jammed with the rock band Elephant’s Memory today on a number of oldies, including “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Honey Hush” and “Carribean,” at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon jams with Elephant’s Memory band during ‘Some Time in New York City’ sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1972) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono begin recording studio tracks for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Sunday Bloody Sunday (Remastered 2010)'

(Saturday, February 12, 1972; during The Troubles) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, began recording the studio tracks for Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album, recording the protest song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” in Studio A at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono begin recording studio tracks for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972) →

‘Let’s Stay Together’ by Al Green peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 12, 1972) — “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Let’s Stay Together’ by Al Green peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972) →

‘Never Been to Spain’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 12, 1972) — “Never Been to Spain” by Three Dog Night peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Never Been to Spain’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972) →

‘Anticipation’ by Carly Simon peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 12, 1972) — “Anticipation” by Carly Simon peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Anticipation’ by Carly Simon peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972) →