Video: 'Announcement of John Paul II becoming Pope October 1978'
(Monday, October 16, 1978, 6:18 p.m. Central European Time) — The Roman Catholic church elected its first non-Italian pope in 455 years today, naming Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, 58. Continue reading Cardinal Karol Wojtyla elected pope, takes name John Paul II 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1978)
(Saturday, October 14, 1978) — “Love Is in the Air” by John Paul Young peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Love Is in the Air’ by John Paul Young peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1978)
(Saturday, October 14, 1978) — “Back in the U.S.A.” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Back in the U.S.A.’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1978)
(Saturday, October 14, 1978) — “Josie” by Steely Dan peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Josie’ by Steely Dan peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1978)
(Saturday, October 14, 1978) — “London Town” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘London Town’ by Wings peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1978)
(Saturday, October 7, 1978) — “Don’t Look Back” by Boston peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Look Back’ by Boston peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1978)
(Saturday, October 7, 1978) — “Hollywood Nights” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hollywood Nights’ by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1978)
(Saturday, October 7, 1978) — “Oh! Darling” by Robin Gibb (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh! Darling’ by Robin Gibb peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1978)
(Saturday, September 30, 1978) — “Kiss You All Over” by Exile peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Sep. 30, Oct. 7/14/21, 1978). Continue reading ‘Kiss You All Over’ by Exile peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1978)
(Saturday, September 30, 1978) — “Summer Nights” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Summer Nights’ by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1978)
