(Saturday, August 2, 1975) — “One of These Nights” by the Eagles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘One of These Nights’ by Eagles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 2 1975)
Category Archives: 1970s
U.S. President Gerald Ford bids nations live up to spirit of Helsinki Accords 50 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1975)
Video: 'President Ford's Address to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE)'
(Friday, August 1, 1975, 10:03-10:30 a.m. Eastern European Time) — U.S. President Gerald Ford, declaring that the 35-nation Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe held in Helsinki, Finland, will be judged “not by the promises we make but by the promises we keep,” joined leaders of the Soviet Union and 33 other nations today in affirming a broad charter for European security, human rights and East-West contacts.
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Labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa disappears 50 years ago this hour (July 30 1975)
Video: 'What Never Added Up About Jimmy Hoffa's Disappearance'
(Wednesday, July 30, 1975, approximately 2:45 p.m. EDT) — Former Teamsters president James R. “Jimmy” Hoffa, one of the most powerful and controversial labor leaders in American history, was reported missing today after failing to return home from a meeting at a suburban Detroit restaurant. Continue reading Labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa disappears 50 years ago this hour (July 30 1975)
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Gerald Ford becomes first U.S. president to visit Auschwitz concentration camp 50 years ago this hour (July 29 1975)
Video: 'SYND 30 7 75 FORD VISITS AUSCHWITZ'
(Tuesday, July 29, 1975, 10:15 a.m. Central European Time) — President Gerald R. Ford today became the first U.S. president to visit the site of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland.
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‘The Hustle’ by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 26 1975)
(Saturday, July 26, 1975) — “The Hustle” by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Hustle’ by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 26 1975)
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‘I’m Not in Love’ by 10cc peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (July 26 1975)
(Saturday, July 26, 1975) — “I’m Not in Love” by 10cc peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m Not in Love’ by 10cc peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (July 26 1975)
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‘Swearin’ to God’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (July 26 1975)
(Saturday, July 26, 1975) — “Swearin’ to God” by Frankie Valli peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Swearin’ to God’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (July 26 1975)
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‘A Chorus Line’ musical opens on Broadway 50 years ago this hour (July 25 1975)
Video: 'A CHORUS LINE '76 Tony Awards'
(Friday, July 25, 1975, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT) — The musical A Chorus Line opened tonight on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre at 225 West 44th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York, New York, beginning a run of 6,137 performances. Continue reading ‘A Chorus Line’ musical opens on Broadway 50 years ago this hour (July 25 1975)
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Congress votes to restore American citizenship for Robert E. Lee 50 years ago this hour (July 22 1975)
Video: 'Robert E. Lee - Mini Biography'
(Tuesday, July 22, 1975, just after 8:30 p.m. EDT) — On the eve of the 90th anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant’s death, U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate today in voting to restore the American citizenship of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee (President Gerald Ford would sign the measure on Aug. 5, 1975).
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‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)
Video: '16- Wings- Venus and Mars (Full Album)' (13 clips)
(Saturday, July 19, 1975) — Venus and Mars by Paul McCartney’s band Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)
