(Thursday, February 19, 1976, 11:54-11:59 a.m. EST) — U.S. President Gerald Ford President Ford today formally revoked a World War II–era executive order that authorized the internment of Japanese Americans, calling the action a necessary step toward acknowledging a grave injustice in the nation’s history. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford revokes wartime order behind Japanese-American internment 50 years ago this hour (Feb 19 1976)
Video: 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' (10 clips)
(Tuesday, February 17, 1976) — Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), the first compilation album by the Eagles and the second highest-certified album by the Recording Industry Association of America at 29x platinum, behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller, was released today.
(Saturday, February 14, 1976) — “Evil Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Evil Woman’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1976)
(Saturday, February 14, 1976) — “Squeeze Box” by The Who peaks at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Squeeze Box’ by The Who peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1976)
(Saturday, February 14, 1976) — “Somewhere in the Night” by Helen Reddy peaks at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Somewhere in the Night’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1976)
Video: 'Warm And Beautiful (Instrumental Demo / 2014 Remaster)'
(Friday, February 13, 1976, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings completed “Warm and Beautiful” and “The Note You Never Wrote” (with Denny Laine on lead vocals) tonight as orchestral overdubs (arranged by Fiachra Trench) were added to both in Studio 3 at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Wings complete recording of ‘Warm and Beautiful’ and ‘The Note You Never Wrote’ 50 years ago this hour (Feb 13 1976)
Video: 'Taxi Driver' trailer
(Sunday, February 8, 1976, first showing advertised for 12:00 noon EST) — Taxi Driver, a vigilante film with neo-noir and psychological thriller elements about a loner who becomes fixated on a teen prostitute, opened today at the Coronet Theater, 230 West 49th Street, Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading ‘Taxi Driver’ opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1976)
(Saturday, February 7, 1976) — “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” by Paul Simon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 7/14/21, 1976). Continue reading ‘50 Ways to Leave Your Lover’ by Paul Simon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 7 1976)
(Saturday, February 7, 1976) — “Love to Love You Baby” by Donna Summer peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love to Love You Baby’ by Donna Summer peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 7 1976)
(Saturday, February 7, 1976) — “You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You Sexy Thing’ by Hot Chocolate peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 7 1976)
