Category Archives: 1970s

‘Apocalypse Now’ opens in Midtown Manhattan 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1979)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Vietnam War


Video: 'Apocalypse Now' trailer

(Wednesday, August 15, 1979, noon EDT) — Apocalypse Now, an American epic war film about an Army captain who travels to Cambodia during the Vietnam War to terminate a renegade officer, opened today at the Ziegfeld Theater in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, three months after a “work in progress” version of the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Apocalypse Now’ opens in Midtown Manhattan 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1979) →

‘Arrow Through Me’/’Old Siam, Sir’ by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 13 1979)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Arrow Through Me' (videotaped June 6, 1979)

(Monday, August 13, 1979) — The single “Arrow Through Me”/“Old Siam, Sir” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the U.S., the second single from the band’s album Back to the Egg. Continue reading ‘Arrow Through Me’/’Old Siam, Sir’ by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 13 1979) →

‘The Main Event/Fight’ by Barbra Streisand peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1979)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 11, 1979) — “The Main Event/Fight” by Barbra Streisand peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘The Main Event/Fight’ by Barbra Streisand peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1979) →

‘When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman’ by Dr. Hook peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 11, 1979) — “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman” by Dr. Hook peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman’ by Dr. Hook peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1979) →

‘Gold’ by John Stewart peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 4, 1979) — “Gold” by John Stewart (with Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac on backing vocals) peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gold’ by John Stewart peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1979) →

‘People of the South Wind’ by Kansas peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 4, 1979) — “People of the South Wind” by Kansas peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘People of the South Wind’ by Kansas peaks at #23 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1979) →

‘One Way or Another’ by Blondie peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 4, 1979) — “One Way or Another” by Blondie peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘One Way or Another’ by Blondie peaks at #24 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1979) →

‘Getting Closer’ by Wings peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1979)

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

(Saturday, July 28, 1979) — “Getting Closer” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Getting Closer’ by Wings peaks at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1979) →

‘Makin’ It’ by David Naughton peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s

(Saturday, July 21, 1979) — “Makin’ It” by David Naughton peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Makin’ It’ by David Naughton peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1979) →

‘I Want You to Want Me’ by Cheap Trick peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 21, 1979) — “I Want You to Want Me” by Cheap Trick peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want You to Want Me’ by Cheap Trick peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1979) →