Category Archives: 1970s

Soviet troops overthrow Afghan President Hafizullah Amin, install Babrak Karmal 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1979)

1970s, Cold War


Video: 'Former KGB colonel recounts Soviet assault on Afghan president'

(Thursday, December 27, 1979, 7:15 p.m. Afghanistan Time (AFT); during Operation Storm-333, part of the Soviet–Afghan War and the Cold War) — Soviet forces stormed the Tajbeg Palace located about 10 miles south-west outside the center of Kabul today and assassinated Afghan President Hafizullah Amin. Continue reading Soviet troops overthrow Afghan President Hafizullah Amin, install Babrak Karmal 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 27 1979) →

‘Escape (The Piña Colada Song)’ by Rupert Holmes peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 22, 1979) — “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Dec. 22/29, 1979, Jan. 12, 1980). Continue reading ‘Escape (The Piña Colada Song)’ by Rupert Holmes peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1979) →

‘Send One Your Love’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 22, 1979) — “Send One Your Love” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Send One Your Love’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1979) →

‘Message in a Bottle’ by The Police peaks at #74 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 22, 1979) — “Message in a Bottle” by The Police peaked at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Message in a Bottle’ by The Police peaks at #74 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 1979) →

‘Being There’ opens in Manhattan 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1979)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Being There' trailer

(Thursday, December 20, 1979, 12:00 p.m. EST) — Political pundits mistake an illiterate gardener for a media genius and turn him into a national hero in Being There, an American comedy-drama film that opened today at The Coronet in Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading ‘Being There’ opens in Manhattan 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1979) →

McCartney & Wings interviewed in Glasgow 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Wings Scotland interview 1979'

(Tuesday, December 18, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — One day after wrapping up a 19-date concert tour of the United Kingdom, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings were interviewed today at Scottish Television Studios in Glasgow for today’s edition of Scotland Today. Continue reading McCartney & Wings interviewed in Glasgow 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1979) →

McCartney & Wings perform again at The Apollo in Glasgow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Glasgow, 12/17/79'

(Monday, December 17, 1979, 7:30 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of two shows tonight at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland, the final date of the group’s 19-date tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform again at The Apollo in Glasgow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1979) →

McCartney & Wings perform at The Apollo in Glasgow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, UK (Sunday 16th December 1979)'

(Sunday, December 16, 1979, 7:30 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland, the 18th of the group’s 19-date tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at The Apollo in Glasgow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1979) →

McCartney & Wings perform at Odeon Cinema in Edinburgh 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Edinburgh, 12/15/79'

(Saturday, December 15, 1979, 7:30 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at Odeon Cinema in Edinburgh, Scotland, on the 17th stop of the group’s 19-date tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at Odeon Cinema in Edinburgh 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1979) →

‘Take the Long Way Home’ by Supertramp peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 15, 1979) — “Take the Long Way Home” by Supertramp peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Take the Long Way Home’ by Supertramp peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1979) →