(Saturday, March 27, 1971) — “Help Me Make It Through the Night” by Sammi Smith peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘What Is Life’ by George Harrison peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1971)
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(Saturday, March 27, 1971) — “What Is Life,” the second solo single by former Beatle George Harrison, peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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John Lennon interviewed by Kenny Everett for Radio Monte Carlo 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1971)
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(Saturday, March 27, 1971, 1:00-2:00 a.m. local time) — Kenny Everett’s pre-recorded interview with former Beatle John Lennon, conducted at his Ascot Sound home studio outside of London, aired early this morning on Radio Monte Carlo International. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed by Kenny Everett for Radio Monte Carlo 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1971)
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East Pakistan declares independence from West Pakistan as Bangladesh 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1971)
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(Friday, March 26, 1971, 7:40 p.m. Bangladesh Standard Time) — East Pakistan declared its independence from the rest of Pakistan tonight in an announcement by Awami League leader Hannan Sarker, who spoke on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, from Kalurghat Radio Station in Chittagong and declared the new nation of Bangladesh.
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‘Me and Bobby McGee’ by Janis Joplin peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1971)
(Saturday, March 20, 1971) — “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘She’s a Lady’ by Tom Jones peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1971)
(Saturday, March 20, 1971) — “She’s a Lady” by Tom Jones peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Paul McCartney accepts Grammy Award on behalf of The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1971)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Accepts GRAMMY for Best Original Score At The 1971 GRAMMYs | GRAMMY Rewind'
(Tuesday, March 16, 1971, 5:30-7:00 p.m. PST; during the 13th Annual Grammy Awards, after the Break-up of The Beatles) — Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, made a surprise appearance tonight at the Grammy Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, accepting the award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special to himself, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr for Let It Be as performed by The Beatles.
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‘For All We Know’ by Carpenters peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1971)
(Saturday, March 13, 1971) — “For All We Know” by the Carpenters peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Have You Ever Seen the Rain?’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1971)
(Saturday, March 13, 1971) — “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Britain’s high court names receiver to handle financial fortunes of The Beatles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1971)
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(Friday, March 12, 1971; during the Break-up of The Beatles) — Paul McCartney today won the first round in his battle to dissolve The Beatles‘ partnership when a High Court judge in London appointed a public receiver to manage the group’s assets.
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