Category Archives: 1970s

John Lennon interviewed for Rolling Stone magazine 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1970)


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(Tuesday, December 8, 1970) — Former Beatle John Lennon sat for four hours today in New York City for a remarkably candid interview by Jann Wenner of Rolling Stone magazine to promote his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, which would be released Dec. 11, 1970.
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The Rolling Stones’ documentary ‘Gimme Shelter’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1970)


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(Sunday, December 6, 1970, scheduled to open at 12 noon EST)Gimme Shelter, a British-American documentary film chronicling the last weeks of The Rolling Stones’ 1969 U.S. tour which culminated in the disastrous Altamont Free Concert, opened today at the Plaza Theater at 42 E. 58th Street in New York City. Continue reading The Rolling Stones’ documentary ‘Gimme Shelter’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1970)

‘Gypsy Woman’ by Brian Hyland peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1970)

(Saturday, December 5, 1970)“Gypsy Woman” by Brian Hyland peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gypsy Woman’ by Brian Hyland peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1970)

‘No Matter What’ by Badfinger peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1970)

(Saturday, December 5, 1970)“No Matter What” by Badfinger (released on The Beatles’ Apple label) peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘No Matter What’ by Badfinger peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1970)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially opens its doors 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1970)


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(Wednesday, December 2, 1970) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters, began operation today after President Richard Nixon signed an executive order, which was ratified by committee hearings in the House and Senate.
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’13’ compilation album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1970)


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(Monday, November 30, 1970)13, the first compilation album by the American rock band The Doors, was released today.
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‘See Me, Feel Me’ by The Who peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1970)

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(Saturday, November 28, 1970)“See Me, Feel Me” by The Who peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘My Sweet Lord’ by George Harrison debuts at #72 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1970)

(Saturday, November 28, 1970) — “My Sweet Lord,” the first solo single by former Beatle George Harrison, debuted at #72 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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‘Beaucoups of Blues’ single by Ringo Starr peaks at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1970)

(Saturday, November 28, 1970)“Beaucoups of Blues” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, the title track to his second solo album, peaked at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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George Harrison releases ‘All Things Must Pass’ triple album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1970)


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(Friday, November 27, 1970)All Things Must Pass, the third solo studio album by George Harrison and his first since the public break-up of The Beatles, was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 30, 1970 in the UK)s.
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