Category Archives: 1970s

‘Some Time in New York City’ double album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono debuts at #190 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1972)

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


Video: 'John Lennon - Sometime In New York (Full Album)' (16 videos)

(Saturday, July 1, 1972) — Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album by ex-Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, as Plastic Ono Band that included backing by the American rock band Elephant’s Memory, debuted at #190 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Some Time in New York City’ double album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono debuts at #190 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1972) →

U.S. Supreme Court bars death penalty as currently practiced 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1972)

1970s


Video: 'Furman v. Georgia (1972) | A Moratorium on the Death Penalty'

(Thursday, June 29, 1972) — The Supreme Court, in Furman v. Georgia, ruled 5-4 today that capital punishment, as currently administered under American state laws, violated constitutional guarantees against cruel and unusual punishment. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court bars death penalty as currently practiced 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1972) →

‘Nice to Be with You’ by Gallery peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 24, 1972) — “Nice to Be with You” by Gallery peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nice to Be with You’ by Gallery peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972) →

‘Troglodyte (Cave Man)’ by Jimmy Castor Bunch peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 24, 1972) — “Troglodyte (Cave Man)” by Jimmy Castor Bunch peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Troglodyte (Cave Man)’ by Jimmy Castor Bunch peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972) →

‘Living in a House Divided’ by Cher peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 24, 1972) — “Living in a House Divided” by Cher peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Living in a House Divided’ by Cher peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1972) →

President Richard Nixon signs Title IX barring discrimination on the basis of sex for education programs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1972)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Title IX: Let 'em Play'

(Friday, June 23, 1972, Nixon’s statement on signing the Education Amendments of 1972 delivered at 2:48-2:57 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Richard Nixon today signed Title IX barring discrimination on the basis of sex for “any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Continue reading President Richard Nixon signs Title IX barring discrimination on the basis of sex for education programs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1972) →

President Nixon approves plan to use CIA to stop FBI’s Watergate investigation, sealing fate of his presidency 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1972)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'WATERGATE AFFAIR BBC DOKUMENTATION 1994' (June 23, 1972, at 1:17:38)

(Friday, June 23, 1972, 10:04-11:39 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — U.S. President Richard Nixon and and his chief of staff, H. R. Haldeman, had a meeting today in the Oval Office during which the President discussed and approved a plan to use the CIA to obstruct the FBI’s Watergate investigation. Continue reading President Nixon approves plan to use CIA to stop FBI’s Watergate investigation, sealing fate of his presidency 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1972) →

Nixon, Haldeman discuss Watergate break-in during secret recording that would later be partially erased 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1972)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Watergate: The 18 ½ Minute Gap and Haldeman's Notes'

(Tuesday, June 20, 1972, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — On their first day back at the White House after the June 17, 1972, break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex and the arrest of five Nixon re-election operatives, President Richard Nixon and Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman met today in the Oval Office. Continue reading Nixon, Haldeman discuss Watergate break-in during secret recording that would later be partially erased 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1972) →

‘(Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 17, 1972) — “(Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All” by The 5th Dimension peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1972) →

‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ by Wings debuts at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1972)

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

(Saturday, June 17, 1972) — “Mary Had a Little Lamb” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new group, Wings, debuted at #85 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ by Wings debuts at #85 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1972) →