(Saturday, August 7, 1971) — “Bring the Boys Home” by Freda Payne peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Bring the Boys Home’ by Freda Payne peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 1971)
Category Archives: 1970s
Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred Worden becomes first human to walk in deep space 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1971)
Video: 'Al Worden's Deep Space EVA'
(Thursday, August 5, 1971, 11:40 p.m. EDT) — Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred Worden stepped into the black vacuum 196,000 miles from the earth today to become the first person ever to take a floating excursion outside his craft in interplanetary “deep space.” Continue reading Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred Worden becomes first human to walk in deep space 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1971)
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Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney announces he’s formed a new band 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1971)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - WIngspan parte 2 en español' (McCartney forms new band at 6:14)
(Tuesday, August 3, 1971) — Pleased by the sessions with his new group, former Beatle Paul McCartney announced today that he has formed a new as yet unnamed British-American band consisting of himself, his wife, Linda, who will play keyboards, drummer Denny Seiwell and former Moody Blues guitarist Denny Laine. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney announces he’s formed a new band 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1971)
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‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’/’Too Many People’ single by Paul and Linda McCartney released in U.S. 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1971)
Video: 'Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey (Medley / Remastered 2012)'
(Monday, August 2, 1971) — “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” b/w “Too Many People” by Paul and Linda McCartney was released as a single in the U.S., pulled from their studio album Ram. Continue reading ‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’/’Too Many People’ single by Paul and Linda McCartney released in U.S. 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1971)
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George Harrison headlines second of two benefit concerts for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1971)
Video: 'George Harrison and Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Complete (Audience Recording)' (evening show begins at 1:28:01; Ravi Shankar's perfomance is not included)
(Sunday, August 1, 1971, 8:00 p.m. EDT; during the Bangladesh Liberation War) — The Concert for Bangladesh, a pair of benefit concerts organized by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar, were held today at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide. Continue reading George Harrison headlines second of two benefit concerts for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1971)
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George Harrison headlines first of two benefit concerts for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1971)
Video: 'George Harrison and Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Complete (Audience Recording)' (afternoon show at 0:00-1:28:01; note: Ravi Shankar's perfomance is not included)
(Sunday, August 1, 1971, 2:30 p.m. EDT; during the Bangladesh Liberation War) — The Concert for Bangladesh, a pair of benefit concerts organized by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar, were held today at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide. Continue reading George Harrison headlines first of two benefit concerts for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1971)
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‘You’ve Got a Friend’ by James Taylor peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “You’ve Got a Friend” by James Taylor peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, his first and only number one hit in the U.S. Continue reading ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ by James Taylor peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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‘Sooner or Later’ by The Grass Roots peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Sooner or Later” by The Grass Roots peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks, the group’s third and final top ten hit in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Sooner or Later’ by The Grass Roots peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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‘Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again’ by The Fortunes peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) –“Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” by The Fortunes peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again’ by The Fortunes peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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‘Summer Sand’ by Dawn peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Summer Sand” by Dawn peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Summer Sand’ by Dawn peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
