(Saturday, March 28, 1970) — “Temma Harbour” by Mary Hopkin (released on The Beatles’ Apple record label) peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Temma Harbour’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #39 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)
Category Archives: 1970s
Beatle Ringo Starr releases debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1970)
Video: 'Ringo Starr: Sentimental Journey' (12 videos)
(Friday, March 27, 1970) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles released Sentimental Journey, a studio album of standards produced by the band’s producer, George Martin, was released today in the UK (Apr. 24, 1970 in the U.S.) Continue reading Beatle Ringo Starr releases debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1970)
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Ringo Starr interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1970)
Video: 'The Beatles Tapes - Ringo Starr Interview Pt 2 July 1970 David Wigg' (Mar. 25, 1970, at 3:26-4:58)
(Wednesday, March 25, 1970) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was interviewed today by David Wigg at the band’s Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row for the Mar. 29 and Apr. 5, 1970, editions of the BBC radio show Scene And Heard. Continue reading Ringo Starr interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1970)
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‘The Rapper’ by The Jaggerz peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — “The Rapper” by The Jaggerz peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Rapper’ by The Jaggerz peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
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‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles debuts at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
Video: 'Jerrios' The Beatles' "Hey Jude" album playlist' (10 videos)
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, debuted at #3 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles debuts at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
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‘Morrison Hotel’ studio album by The Doors peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
Video: 'The Doors - Morrison Hotel (Full Album)' (11 videos)
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — Morrison Hotel, the fifth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “You Make Me Real” and “Roadhouse Blues,” peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Morrison Hotel’ studio album by The Doors peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
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‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles debuts at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
Video: 'Let It Be (Remastered 2015)'
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — “Let It Be” by The Beatles debuted at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles debuts at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
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‘Evil Ways’ by Santana peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
(Saturday, March 21, 1970) — “Evil Ways” by Santana peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Evil Ways’ by Santana peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)
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Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia ousted by his prime minister 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1970)
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History - Cambodia and Laos [8/11]' (Cambodian coup of 1970 at 18:11)
(Wednesday, March 18, 1970, 1:00 p.m. Indochina Time; during the Cambodian coup of 1970, part of the Cambodian Civil War) — Prince Norodom Sihanouk, Head of State of Cambodia since June 20, 1960, was overthrown today in his absence, Phnom Penh radio announced. Continue reading Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia ousted by his prime minister 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1970)
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U.S. postal strike of 1970 begins in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1970)
Video: 'The Sensational 70s - 1970' (postal strike at 42:21)
(Wednesday, March 18, 1970, just after midnight EST; during the U.S. postal strike of 1970) — United States Post Office Department workers walked out on strike today in New York City after carriers in the Bronx and Manhattan voted 1,555 to 1,055 the day before in favor of not delivering the mail. Continue reading U.S. postal strike of 1970 begins in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1970)
