Video: '1978 - Ringo (2 of 6)' (Feb. 14, 1978, scenes at 0:00-2:09)
(Tuesday, February 14, 1978) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr continued shooting Ringo, a television special loosely based on Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading Ringo Starr continues shooting TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1978)
Video: '"Ringo", a Ringo Starr US-TV special, aired April 26, 1978'
(Saturday, February 11, 1978) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr began shooting Ringo, a television special loosely based on Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading Ringo Starr begins shooting TV special in LA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1978)
(Saturday, February 11, 1978) — “Serpentine Fire” by Earth, Wind & Fire peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Serpentine Fire’ by Earth, Wind & Fire peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1978)
(Saturday, February 11, 1978) — “Desiree” by Neil Diamond peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Desiree’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1978)
Video: 'Ted Bundy : Serial Killer Documentary' (Kimberly Leach murder at 25:57)
(Thursday, February 9, 1978, approx. 8:00 a.m. EST) — Serial killer Ted Bundy, having committed some 30 homicides in seven states since 1974, abducted and murdered his final victim — 12-year-old Kimberly Diane Leach — today in Lake City, Florida. Continue reading Serial killer Ted Bundy murders final victim 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1978)
(Saturday, February 4, 1978) — “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 4/11/18/25, 1978). Continue reading ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by Bee Gees peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1978)
(Saturday, February 4, 1978) — “We Are the Champions” by Queen peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘We Are the Champions’ by Queen peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1978)
(Saturday, February 4, 1978) — “Turn to Stone” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Turn to Stone’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1978)
(Saturday, February 4, 1978) — “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lovely Day’ by Bill Withers peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1978)
(Saturday, January 28, 1978) — “Short People” by Randy Newman peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Short People’ by Randy Newman peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 28 1978)
