(Saturday, December 20, 1975) — “Our Day Will Come” by Frankie Valli (featuring Patti Austin) peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Our Day Will Come’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 20 1975)
Category Archives: 1970s
‘Barry Lyndon’ historical drama opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Dec 18 1975)
Video: 'Barry Lyndon' trailer
(Thursday, December 18, 1975, 12:00 p.m. EST) — Barry Lyndon, a British-American period drama film about an Irish rogue who cheats his way to the top of 18th-century British society, opened today at the Baronet Theatre at 993 3rd Avenue in New York City. Continue reading ‘Barry Lyndon’ historical drama opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Dec 18 1975)
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Fromme gets life in prison for Ford assassination attempt 50 years ago today (Dec 17 1975)
Video: 'Squeaky Fromme sentenced to life'
(Wednesday, December 17, 1975) — Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme was sentenced today in Sacramento, California, to life in prison for her Sept. 5, 1975, attempt on the life of President Gerald R. Ford at a hearing at which she screamed and hit the prosecutor with an apple. Continue reading Fromme gets life in prison for Ford assassination attempt 50 years ago today (Dec 17 1975)
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ epic space opera film premieres in Hollywood 10 years ago this hour (Dec 14 2015)
Video: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (25 clips)
(Monday, December 14, 2015, approximately 8:00 p.m. PST) — Star Wars: The Force Awakens, an American epic space opera film produced, co-written, and directed by J. J. Abrams, premiered today at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ epic space opera film premieres in Hollywood 10 years ago this hour (Dec 14 2015)
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George Harrison tapes ‘Rutland Weekend Television’ appearance 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
Video: 'George Harrison - The Pirate Song (Christmas with Rutland Weekend Television, 1976, Restored)'
(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — Former Beatle George Harrison, as pirate “Bob,” recorded an appearance for a special Boxing Day (Dec. 26, 1975) edition of Rutland Weekend Television today at the BBC Television Centre in London, featuring his exclusive performance of the Harrison/Eric Idle composition “The Pirate Song.” Continue reading George Harrison tapes ‘Rutland Weekend Television’ appearance 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
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‘Nights on Broadway’ by Bee Gees peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — “Nights on Broadway” by the Bee Gees peaks at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nights on Broadway’ by Bee Gees peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
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‘My Little Town’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — “My Little Town” by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Venus and Mars/Rock Show’ by Wings peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
Video: 'Venus And Mars/Rock Show (2014 Remaster)'
(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — “Venus and Mars”/”Rock Show” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings, the third single from the group’s album Venus and Mars, peaks at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars/Rock Show’ by Wings peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)
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Moore pleads guilty to shooting at U.S. President Gerald Ford 50 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1975)
Video: 'Gerald Ford - Assassination Attempts (02)' (Sept. 22, 1975, at 1:08)
(Friday, December 12, 1975, 10:05 a.m. PST) — Sara Jane Moore asked a federal court in San Francisco today to allow her to plead guilty to trying to kill President Gerald R. Ford on Sept. 22, 1975. Continue reading Moore pleads guilty to shooting at U.S. President Gerald Ford 50 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1975)
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Lennon records playful ‘interview’ with infant son for WNEW holiday special 50 years ago today (Dec 11 1975)
Video: 'John Lennon interviews an infantile Sean Ono Lennon'
(Thursday, December 11, 1975) — John Lennon turned an ordinary December evening into an unexpectedly tender broadcast moment tonight (perhaps early the following morning) as he recorded a light-hearted contribution for a WNEW holiday program — and conducted what may be New York’s youngest on-air interview. Continue reading Lennon records playful ‘interview’ with infant son for WNEW holiday special 50 years ago today (Dec 11 1975)
