(Saturday, February 21, 1970) — “The Thrill Is Gone” by B.B. King peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Thrill Is Gone’ by B.B. King peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1970)
Category Archives: 1970s
Explosion and crash kill 47 on Israel-bound Swiss jet 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1970)
Video: 'Swissair-Flug 330 - neues Licht auf den Absturz von 1970: Kulturplatz'
(Saturday, February 21, 1970, approximately 1:33 p.m. Central European Time) — All 47 people aboard Swissair Flight 330 were killed today when the Convair 990 jet was damaged in mid-flight by a bomb put on the plane and detonated by the Palestinian terror group PFLP-GC. Continue reading Explosion and crash kill 47 on Israel-bound Swiss jet 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1970)
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Starr completes ‘Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1970)
Video: 'Love Is A Many Splendored Thing'
(Thursday, February 19, 1970, 2:30-5:00 p.m. BST) — The recording of “Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as eight singers, two flutes, an organ and a vibraphone were overdubbed. Continue reading Starr completes ‘Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1970)
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Chicago Seven cleared of plot, 5 guilty on second count 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1970)
Video: 'SYND 19-2-70 CHICAGO SEVEN TRIAL VERDICT COMMENT'
(Tuesday, February 18, 1970, 12:20 p.m. CST, during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — All seven defendants in the Chicago conspiracy trial were acquitted today of plotting to incite a riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, but five of them were convicted of seeking to promote a riot through individual acts. Continue reading Chicago Seven cleared of plot, 5 guilty on second count 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1970)
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Starr completes two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1970)
Video: 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You'
(Tuesday, February 18, 1970, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The recordings of “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” and “Let The Rest Of The World Go By” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as Starr re-recorded his vocals for both songs. Continue reading Starr completes two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1970)
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Starr completes ‘I’m A Fool To Care’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1970)
Video: 'I'm A Fool To Care'
(Monday, February 17, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BST) — “I’m A Fool To Care” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as Francis Shaw conducted a 15-piece string orchestra. Continue reading Starr completes ‘I’m A Fool To Care’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1970)
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U.S. Army Captain Jeffrey R. MacDonald murders pregnant wife, 2 children 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1970)
Video: 'Crimes And Criminals - Episode 08 - Jeffrey MacDonald'
(Monday, February 17, 1970, emergency call made at 3:42 a.m. EST) — U.S. Army Captain and physician, Dr. Jeffrey R. MacDonald, 26, murdered his pregnant wife and two children today at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, North Carolina. Continue reading U.S. Army Captain Jeffrey R. MacDonald murders pregnant wife, 2 children 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1970)
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The Doors perform at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1970)
Video: 'Chicago Auditorium Theatre, 2/15/1970.' (9 videos, early show)
(Sunday, February 15, 1970, 7:00 p.m./10:30 p.m. CST scheduled start times) — American rock band The Doors performed two shows tonight at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. Continue reading The Doors perform at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1970)
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‘Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1970)
(Saturday, February 14, 1970) — “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 14/21, 1970). Continue reading ‘Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1970)
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The Doors perform at Allen Theatre in Cleveland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1970)
Video: '1970-02-13 (late show) - The Doors - Allen Theatre - Cleveland, OH'
(Friday, February 13, 1970, 10:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time) — American rock band The Doors performed tonight at Allen Theatre in Cleveland with approximately 3,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Allen Theatre in Cleveland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1970)
