(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond peaked at #51 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m a Believer’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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‘Rainy Jane’ by Davy Jones peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Rainy Jane” by former Monkee Davy Jones peaked at #52 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks, the most successful hit of his solo career. Continue reading ‘Rainy Jane’ by Davy Jones peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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Apollo 15 astronaut David Scott becomes first human to drive a wheeled vehicle on the Moon’s surface 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
Video: 'Apollo 15 Remastered [4K]' (July 31, 1971, at 25:28)
(Saturday, July 31, 1971, 11:20 a.m. EDT) — Apollo 15 astronaut David Scott became the first persons to drive a wheeled vehicle on the surface of the Moon today with astronaut James Irwin riding along as a passenger. Continue reading Apollo 15 astronaut David Scott becomes first human to drive a wheeled vehicle on the Moon’s surface 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)
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Apollo 15 crew lands on the Moon near mountains and a canyon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1971)
Video: 'Flying Down to Hadley Rille, Apollo 15 Moon Landing, 1971'
(Friday, July 30, 1971, 6:16:29 p.m. EDT) — Two American astronauts rode their craft to a smooth landing on the Moon tonight, coming to rest in a valley at the foot of spectacular mountains and near the rim of a deep canyon, Hadley Rille. Continue reading Apollo 15 crew lands on the Moon near mountains and a canyon 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1971)
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Paul McCartney’s new group Wings finish recording ‘I Am Your Singer’ for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1971)
Video: 'I Am Your Singer (Home Recording)'
(Thursday, July 29, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his brand new British-American rock band, Wings, returned today to EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a fourth day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings finish recording ‘I Am Your Singer’ for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1971)
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‘Bangla Desh’/’Deep Blue’ by George Harrison released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1971)
Video: 'Bangla Desh (Bonus Track)'
(Wednesday, July 28, 1971) — The single “Bangla Desh“/”Deep Blue” by former Beatle George Harrison was released today in the U.S. (July 30, 1971 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Bangla Desh’/’Deep Blue’ by George Harrison released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1971)
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George Harrison, Ravi Shankar promote ‘Concert for Bangladesh’ at news conference in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1971)
Video: 'George Harrison Concert For Bangladesh Press Conference - 27 July 1971'
(Tuesday, July 27, 1971, afternoon EDT) — Former Beatles guitarist George Harrison, Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and The Beatles’ business manager Allen Klein held a news conference today in the 41st floor offices of ABKCO Industries at 1700 Broadway in New York City to promote The Concert for Bangladesh. Continue reading George Harrison, Ravi Shankar promote ‘Concert for Bangladesh’ at news conference in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1971)
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Paul McCartney’s new group Wings records three songs for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Wild Life (Rough Mix) (2018 Remaster)'
(Monday, July 26, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his brand new British-American rock band, Wings, re-assembled today at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a third day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings records three songs for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971)
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Apollo 15 heads for Moon after smooth launching and docking with module 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971)
Video: 'NBC NEWS - APOLLO 15 LAUNCH (7-26-1971)'
(Monday, July 26, 1971, 9:34 a.m. EDT) — Apollo 15, carrying astronauts David Scott, Alfred Worden, and James Irwin, was launched from the Kennedy Space Center at Merritt Island, Florida, this morning on its mission to the Moon. Continue reading Apollo 15 heads for Moon after smooth launching and docking with module 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1971)
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Paul McCartney’s new group Wings record ‘Some People Never Know’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1971)
Video: 'Some People Never Know (Remastered 2018)'
(Sunday, July 25, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new British-American rock band, Wings, assembled today at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a second day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings record ‘Some People Never Know’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1971)
