(Saturday, December 6, 1975) — “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sky High’ by Jigsaw peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 6 1975)
Category Archives: 1970s
‘Blast from Your Past’ compilation album by Ringo Starr debuts at #176 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 6 1975)
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(Saturday, December 6, 1975) — Blast from Your Past, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, featuring eight singles, one B-side and one album track released between 1970 and 1975, debuted at #176 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart.
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Communist-led Pathet Lao takes full control over Laos 50 years ago today (Dec 2 1975)
Video: 'America’s Secret War: The CIA’s Hidden Campaign in Laos | Free Documentay History'
(Tuesday, December 2, 1975) — The 16-year Laotian Civil War ended today as Laos came under full communist control when the 19-month-old coalition government fell to Pathet Lao leader Prince Souphanouvong, establishing the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos.
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‘Fly, Robin, Fly’ by Silver Convention peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)
(Saturday, November 29, 1975) — “Fly, Robin, Fly” by the Silver Convention peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 29, Dec. 6/13, 1975). Continue reading ‘Fly, Robin, Fly’ by Silver Convention peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)
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‘The Way I Want to Touch You’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)
(Saturday, November 29, 1975) — “The Way I Want to Touch You” by the Captain & Tennille peaks at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Way I Want to Touch You’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)
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‘Low Rider’ by War peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)
(Saturday, November 29, 1975) — “Low Rider” by War peaks at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Low Rider’ by War peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)
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‘I Only Have Eyes for You’ by Art Garfunkel peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)
(Saturday, November 29, 1975) — “I Only Have Eyes for You” by Art Garfunkel peaks at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Only Have Eyes for You’ by Art Garfunkel peaks at #18 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 29 1975)
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‘Manson Family’ member ‘Squeaky’ Fromme guilty of attempt to assassinate U.S. President Ford 50 years ago this hour (Nov 26 1975)
Video: 'Ford recalls 1975 assassination attempt'
(Wednesday, November 26, 1975, 8:28 p.m. PST) — A federal jury in Sacramento, California, tonight found Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, a follower of criminal Charles Manson, guilty of trying to assassinate President Gerald Ford there on Sept. 5, 1975.
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‘Over the River and Through the Woods’ episode airs on ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Nov 22 1975)
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(Saturday, November 22, 1975, 9:30 p.m. EST) — Bob spends a depressing Thanksgiving with Jerry, Howard and Mr. Carlin, getting drunk, watching football and ordering “Moo Goo Gai Pan” on tonight’s episode of the CBS sitcom television series The Bob Newhart Show. Continue reading ‘Over the River and Through the Woods’ episode airs on ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Nov 22 1975)
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‘That’s the Way (I Like It)’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 22 1975)
(Saturday, November 22, 1975) — “That’s the Way (I Like It)” by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Nov. 22, Dec. 20, 1975). Continue reading ‘That’s the Way (I Like It)’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 22 1975)
