(Saturday, September 26, 1970) — “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Neanderthal Man’ by Hotlegs peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1970)
Category Archives: 1970s
John Lennon begins recording ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1970)
Video: 'Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band Sneak Peek! | May 31st on AXS TV'
(Saturday, September 26, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon began recording John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, his debut solo album, today at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading John Lennon begins recording ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1970)
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‘The Partridge Family’ sitcom TV series premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1970)
(Friday, September 25, 1970, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Partridge Family, an American sitcom television series about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Partridge Family’ sitcom TV series premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1970)
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Ringo Starr releases ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1970)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Beaucoups of Blues' (first 12 videos constitute original album)
(Friday, September 25, 1970) — Beaucoups of Blues, the second solo studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, was released today in the UK (Sep. 28, 1970 in the U.S.). Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1970)
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‘The Odd Couple’ sitcom TV series premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1970)
Video: 'The Odd Couple 1970 - 1975 Opening and Closing Theme (With Snippets) HD DTS'
(Thursday, September 24, 1970, 9:30 p.m. EDT) — The Odd Couple, an American sitcom television series about two divorced men with different lifestyles who share a Manhattan apartment, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Odd Couple’ sitcom TV series premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1970)
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Boston police officer killed in Brighton Bank Heist to fund anti-Vietnam War efforts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1970)
Video: 'Surrender: Guerilla to Grandmother'
(Wednesday, September 23, 1970, 9:20 a.m. EDT; during the Opposition to United States involvement in the Vietnam War) — Using an arsenal of weapons stolen from the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Newburyport, Massachusetts, a criminal gang of three men and two women robbed $26,000 from a bank today in Brighton, Massachusetts, to obtain funds for anti-Vietnam War efforts. Continue reading Boston police officer killed in Brighton Bank Heist to fund anti-Vietnam War efforts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1970)
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The Monkees record final 1960s era single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1970)
Video: 'Do It in the Name of Love'
(Tuesday, September 22, 1970) — The remaining Monkees, Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones, recorded “Do It in the Name of Love” and “Lady Jane,” the final single produced in the band’s original incarnation, today in New York City. Continue reading The Monkees record final 1960s era single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1970)
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Jim Morrison found guilty of indecent exposure by Miami jury 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1970)
Video: 'Jim Morrison Convicted in Florida Great Quality Rare Footage 1970'
(Sunday, September 20, 1970, approximately noon EDT) — A six-man jury in Miami found Jim Morrison, lead singer of the rock musical group The Doors, guilty today on two misdemeanor charges for his behavior at a concert at the Dinner Key auditorium in Miami on Mar. 1, 1969. Continue reading Jim Morrison found guilty of indecent exposure by Miami jury 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1970)
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‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ sitcom TV series premieres on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
Video: 'Mary Tyler Moore S1 - Love is All Around'
(Saturday, September 19, 1970, 9:30 p.m. EDT) — The Mary Tyler Moore Show, an American sitcom television series starring Moore as Mary Richards, an unmarried, independent woman focused on her career as associate producer at the fictional WJM-TV news program in Minneapolis, debuted tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ sitcom TV series premieres on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
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‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
(Saturday, September 19, 1970) — “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 19/26, Oct. 3, 1970). Continue reading ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
