Category Archives: 1970s

Long-shot candidate George McGovern places surprising second in first ever Iowa Caucuses 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 24 1972)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Iowa Caucus History: George McGovern’s Early Momentum in 1972'

(Monday, January 24, 1972, caucuses scheduled to convene at 8:00 p.m. CST; during the 1972 Democratic Party presidential primaries) — The Iowa Caucuses, which would mark the opening of delegate selection in U.S. presidential election campaigns, was conducted for the first time tonight by the Democratic Party (Republicans would hold their first Iowa caucuses in 1976). Continue reading Long-shot candidate George McGovern places surprising second in first ever Iowa Caucuses 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 24 1972) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed by Howard Smith at couple’s New York City apartment 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1972)

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

(Sunday, January 23, 1972, 5:00 p.m. EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today at their Bank Street apartment in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City by Village Voice journalist Howard Smith. as they listened to the radio station WPLJ’s Beatles 17-hour marathon. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono interviewed by Howard Smith at couple’s New York City apartment 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1972) →

‘You Are Everything’ by The Stylistics peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 22, 1972) — “You Are Everything” by The Stylistics peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You Are Everything’ by The Stylistics peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1972) →

‘The Concert For Bangla Desh’ live triple album by George Harrison & Friends peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1972)

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


Video: 'Intro by George Harrison | Concert for Bangladesh | 50th Anniversary : : Apple Music OST from LP'

(Saturday, January 22, 1972) — The Concert For Bangla Desh live triple album by George Harrison and celebrity friends peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for six non-consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘The Concert For Bangla Desh’ live triple album by George Harrison & Friends peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1972) →

Paul McCartney’s first album with Wings, ‘Wild Life,’ peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1972)

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


Video: 'Wings Wild Life full album (1971)'

(Saturday, January 22, 1972) — Wild Life, the debut album by Paul McCartney’s new post-Beatles British–American rock band Wings, peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for two consecutive weeks. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s first album with Wings, ‘Wild Life,’ peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1972) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono perform ‘Imagine’ during third taping as co-hosts for ‘The Mike Douglas Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1972)

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


Video: 'John Lennon & Yoko Ono - The Mike Douglas Show, 17/02/1972 (Legendado PT-BR)'

(Thursday, January 20, 1972, evening EST) — John Lennon and Yoko Ono taped their third of five appearances this evening as co-hosts on the prestigious Emmy award-winning WBC (Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation) afternoon talk show The Mike Douglas Show for airing in syndication on Feb. 17, 1972. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono perform ‘Imagine’ during third taping as co-hosts for ‘The Mike Douglas Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1972) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono tape second co-hosting appearance on ‘The Mike Douglas Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1972)

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


Video: 'The Mike Douglas Show S11E122 John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Jerry Rubin, Barbara Loden, Dr Jesse'

(Tuesday, January 18, 1972, evening EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, taped their second of five appearances today at KYW-TV in Philadelphia as co-hosts on the prestigious Emmy award-winning WBC (Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation) afternoon talk show The Mike Douglas Show for airing in syndication on Feb. 15, 1972. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono tape second co-hosting appearance on ‘The Mike Douglas Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1972) →

‘Emergency!’ drama television series debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Emergency Pilot Opening (1972)'

(Saturday, January 15, 1972, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Emergency!, a television series that combines the medical drama and action-adventure genres, debuted tonight on NBC as a two-hour movie. Continue reading ‘Emergency!’ drama television series debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972) →

‘American Pie’ by Don McLean peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 15, 1972) — “American Pie” by Don McLean peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 15/22/29, Feb. 5, 1972). Continue reading ‘American Pie’ by Don McLean peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972) →

‘Sunshine’ by Jonathan Edwards peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 15, 1972) — “Sunshine” by Jonathan Edwards peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Sunshine’ by Jonathan Edwards peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972) →