(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb 10/17/24, Mar. 3, 1979). Continue reading ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
Category Archives: 1970s
‘Every 1’s a Winner’ by Hot Chocolate peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “Every 1’s a Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Every 1’s a Winner’ by Hot Chocolate peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
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‘September’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
(Saturday, February 10, 1979) — “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘September’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1979)
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George Harrison, Michael Jackson appear live together on BBC radio 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1979)
Video: 'Michael Jackson and George Harrison Interview'
(Friday, February 9, 1979, 6:31-8:00 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatle George Harrison appeared live with Michael Jackson tonight on the BBC Radio 1 program Roundtable, hosted by David “Kid” Jensen, where they act as judges on this week’s new single releases. Continue reading George Harrison, Michael Jackson appear live together on BBC radio 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1979)
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George Harrison interviewed for for Argentinian television 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1979)
Video: 'George Harrison and Emerson Fittipaldi entrevista- interview'
(Monday, February 5, 1979) — Former Beatle George Harrison and Brazilian automobile racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi were interviewed today in Guarujá, Brazil, for Argentinian television. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed for for Argentinian television 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1979)
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‘Y.M.C.A.’ by Village People peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1979)
(Saturday, February 3, 1979) — “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Y.M.C.A.’ by Village People peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1979)
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‘Shattered’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #31 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1979)
(Saturday, February 3, 1979) — “Shattered” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shattered’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #31 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 1979)
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Former U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller dies 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1979)
Video: 'WMAQ Channel 5 - (The) NBC News (Midnight) Special Report - "Death of Rockefeller" (1979)'
(Friday, January 26, 1979, stricken at 10:15 p.m. EST) — Nelson Rockefeller, the 41st Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977, during the administration of President Gerald Ford, died tonight from a heart attack at a townhouse he owned at 13 W. 54th St. in Manhattan. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller dies 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1979)
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‘Ooh Baby Baby’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1979)
(Saturday, January 20, 1979) — “Ooh Baby Baby” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ooh Baby Baby’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1979)
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‘Promises’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1979)
(Saturday, January 20, 1979) — “Promises” by Eric Clapton peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Promises’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 20 1979)
