Category Archives: 1970s

Former New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller sworn in as 41st U.S. vice president after congressional confirmation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)


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(Thursday, December 19, 1973, 10:12 p.m. EST) — Former New York Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller was sworn in tonight as the 41st Vice President of the United States by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger in a televised ceremony in the Senate chamber with President Gerald Ford looking on. Continue reading Former New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller sworn in as 41st U.S. vice president after congressional confirmation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)

George Harrison performs at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)


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(Thursday, December 19, 1974, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City on the final stop of his 26-city, 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)

James Bond spy film ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ premieres at Odeon Leicester Square in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)


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(Thursday, December 19, 1974)The Man with the Golden Gun, the ninth spy film in the James Bond series and the second to star Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent, premiered tonight at Odeon Leicester Square in London, five days after it was released in Japan. Continue reading James Bond spy film ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ premieres at Odeon Leicester Square in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)

Paul McCartney and George Harrison sign papers dissolving The Beatles partnership 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)


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(Thursday, December 19, 1974; during the George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison, former members of The Beatles, signed papers today at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, officially dissolving the band’s partnership. Continue reading Paul McCartney and George Harrison sign papers dissolving The Beatles partnership 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)

John Lennon interviewed on NBC’s ‘Today’ show 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1974)


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(Tuesday, December 17, 1974, 7:31 a.m. EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon was interviewed this morning on the NBC-TV breakfast show Today to promote his new single “No. 9 Dream,” released on the day before. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed on NBC’s ‘Today’ show 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1974)

George Harrison performs at Philadelphia’s Spectrum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)


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(Monday, December 16, 1974, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Philadelphia’s Spectrum, on the 25th stop of his 26-city, 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Philadelphia’s Spectrum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)

John Lennon releases ‘#9 Dream’/’What You Got’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)


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(Monday, December 16, 1974) — The single “#9 Dream“/”What You Got” by ex-Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Jan. 31, 1975, in the UK). Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘#9 Dream’/’What You Got’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)

George Harrison performs second of two shows Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)

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(Sunday, December 15, 1974, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST; during the 24th stop of 26-city, 45-show George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the second of two shows tonight at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York, on the 24th stop of his 26-city, 45-show “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs second of two shows Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)

George Harrison performs first of two shows at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)

Video: 'George Harrison - Live At Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York (December 15, 1974) [Afternoon Show]'

(Sunday, December 15, 1974, first show was scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EST; during the 24th stop of 26-city, 45-show George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the first of two shows today at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York, on the 24th stop of his 26-city, 45-show “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs first of two shows at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)

‘Young Frankenstein’ comedy horror film premieres in USA 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)


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(Sunday, December 15, 1974, just after midnight EST)Young Frankenstein, a parody of the horror film genre, especially the Frankenstein franchise of the 1930’s, opened today in U.S. theaters, including the Sutton in New York City. Continue reading ‘Young Frankenstein’ comedy horror film premieres in USA 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1974)