Category Archives: 1970s

Fisk homer beats Reds 7-6 in 12th, forcing 7th World Series game 50 years ago this hour (Oct 22 1975)


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(Wednesday, October 22, 1975, 12:33 a.m. EDT) — Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk hit a ball that struck the left field foul pole in Boston’s Fenway Park for a home run tonight, giving the Red Sox a dramatic 7-6 victory in 12 innings over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 6 of the World Series.

Wings release ‘Venus and Mars-Rock Show’/’Magneto and Titanium Man’ single in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 20 1975)


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(Monday, October 20, 1975) — The single “Venus and Mars-Rock Show“/”Magneto and Titanium Man” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 28, 1975 in the UK), the third single from the group’s album Venus and Mars. Continue reading Wings release ‘Venus and Mars-Rock Show’/’Magneto and Titanium Man’ single in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 20 1975)

‘Miracles’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

(Saturday, October 18, 1975) — “Miracles” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Miracles’ by Jefferson Starship peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

‘The Ballroom Blitz’ by The Sweet peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

(Saturday, October 18, 1975) — “The Ballroom Blitz” by The Sweet peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Ballroom Blitz’ by The Sweet peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

‘Dance with Me’ by Orleans peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

(Saturday, October 18, 1975) — “Dance with Me” by Orleans peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dance with Me’ by Orleans peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 18 1975)

‘Richie Fights Back’ episode airs on ‘Happy Days’ 50 years ago this hour (Oct 14 1975)


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(Tuesday, October 14, 1975, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — After being embarrassed at Arnold’s by a couple of hoods, Richie wants to take a jujitsu class to learn how to defend and stand up for himself on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV sitcom Happy Days. Continue reading ‘Richie Fights Back’ episode airs on ‘Happy Days’ 50 years ago this hour (Oct 14 1975)

George Carlin hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ premiere on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Oct 11 1975)


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(Saturday, October 11, 1975, 11:30 p.m. EDT) — The NBC sketch comedy/variety show Saturday Night Live (originally titled NBC’s Saturday Night) debuted tonight with George Carlin as the host and Andy Kaufman, Janis Ian and Billy Preston as guests. Continue reading George Carlin hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ premiere on NBC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Oct 11 1975)

Bill Clinton marries Hillary Rodham in Fayetteville, Arkansas 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)


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(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — Bill Clinton and Hillary Diane Rodham were married today during a Methodist ceremony in their small and quaint early 1930s house on California Drive in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

‘Bad Blood’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Bad Blood” by Neil Sedaka (with uncredited backing vocals by Elton John) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Oct. 11/18/25, 1975). Continue reading ‘Bad Blood’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

‘Calypso’ by John Denver peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)

(Saturday, October 11, 1975) — “Calypso” by John Denver peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Calypso’ by John Denver peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 11 1975)