Category Archives: 1970s

Intercity passenger rail service Amtrak goes into operation in the U.S. and Canada 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1971)

1970s


Video: 'The History of Amtrak - National Rail Passenger Corp. | Multicolor Films'

(Saturday, May 1, 1971, 12:01 a.m. EDT) — The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak, a passenger railroad service that provides medium and long-distance intercity service in the contiguous United States and to nine Canadian cities, began operations early today as a quasi-public corporation.
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Woody Allen’s ‘Bananas’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1971)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Bananas' trailer

(Wednesday, April 28, 1971, scheduled for noon EDT) — Bananas, a comedy film directed by Woody Allen about a neurotic New Yorker who follows the object of his affections to the fictional Central American country of San Marcos, where she is involved in a revolution, opened today at The Coronet in New York City. Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Bananas’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1971) →

Ringo Starr films second promo video for ‘It Don’t Come Easy’ 50 year ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1971)

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


Video: 'Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy (Official Video) [HD]'

(Tuesday, April 27, 1971) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr filmed a second promotional video for his new single “It Don’t Come Easy” today in snow-covered Norway for the Apr. 29, 1971, edition of Top Of The Pops, a British music chart television program. Continue reading Ringo Starr films second promo video for ‘It Don’t Come Easy’ 50 year ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1971) →

Vietnam veterans discard medals in war protest at U.S. Capitol 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1971)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - Homefront USA [10/11]' (Vietnam veterans protest, April 19–23, 1971, at 49:57)

(Friday, April 23, 1971; during the Vietnam War) — About 700 veterans of the Vietnam War marched past the United States Capitol today and bitterly flung away battle decorations which they now regard as symbols of wasted suffering in an unjust war.
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‘L.A. Woman’ studio album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - L.A. Woman (Full Album)' (10 videos)

(Monday, April 19, 1971) — L.A. Woman, the sixth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “Love Her Madly” and “Riders on the Storm,” was released today.
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‘Joy To The World’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 17, 1971) — “Joy to the World” by Three Dog Night was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (April 17/24, May 1/8/15/22, 1971).
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‘Another Day’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1971)

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

(Saturday, April 17, 1971) — Another Day, the first solo single by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 Singles chart for the first of two weeks.
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John Lennon records ‘God Save Oz’ demo 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1971)

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


Video: 'God Save Us (Demo)'

(Tuesday, April 13, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded a demo today of his song “God Save Oz,” written with the hope of raising defense funds for the editors of the British-based Oz magazine, who were facing a conviction for contributing to the delinquency of minors.
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‘What’s Going On’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 10, 1971) — “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of three weeks.
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‘One Toke Over the Line’ by Brewer & Shipley peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 10, 1971) — “One Toke Over the Line” by Brewer & Shipley peaked at #10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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