(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “Island Girl” by Elton John peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Nov. 1/8/15, 1975). Continue reading ‘Island Girl’ by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
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‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “You” by former Beatle George Harrison peaks at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)
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Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Perth Entertainment Centre, WA (MPL Footage) - 1 November 1975'
(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Entertainment Centre in Perth. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)
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Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)
Video: 'Paul & Linda McCartney Leave Their Hotel For Perth Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 31 October 1975'
(Friday, October 31, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)
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Daily News publishes ‘Ford to City: Drop Dead’ headline 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)
(Thursday, October 30, 1975) — The New York Daily News ran the headline “Ford to City: Drop Dead” today, a day after President Gerald R. Ford said in a speech before the National Press Club he would veto any proposed federal bailout of New York City. Continue reading Daily News publishes ‘Ford to City: Drop Dead’ headline 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)
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Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Rehearsal In Perth, Western Australia - MPL Raw Footage - 30 October 1975'
(Thursday, October 30, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
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Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 29 1975)
Video: 'Denny Laine's Birthday At Perth Entertainment Centre + Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 29 October 1975'
(Wednesday, October 29, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.
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‘Wings Over the World’ tour lands in Australia 50 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrives In Perth - MPL Raw Footage - 28 October 1975'
(Tuesday, October 28, 1975, approximately 12:10 p.m. Australian Western Standard Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) arrived in Perth, Australia, today to resume their world tour this Saturday (Nov. 1, 1975) at Entertainment Centre. Continue reading ‘Wings Over the World’ tour lands in Australia 50 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1975)
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‘Chuckles Bites the Dust’ episode airs on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Oct 25 1975)
Video: 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show S6E07 Chuckles Bites the Dust (October 25, 1975)'
(Saturday, October 25, 1975, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Chuckles the Clown is crushed to death by a rogue elephant in a parade, which leaves all the newsroom staff in hysterics except Mary on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom television series The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Continue reading ‘Chuckles Bites the Dust’ episode airs on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Oct 25 1975)
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‘They Just Can’t Stop It (The Games People Play)’ by The Spinners peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)
(Saturday, October 25, 1975) — “They Just Can’t Stop It (The Games People Play)” by The Spinners peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘They Just Can’t Stop It (The Games People Play)’ by The Spinners peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)
