(Saturday, September 17, 1977) — “Smoke From A Distant Fire” by Sanford-Townsend Band peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Smoke From A Distant Fire’ by Sanford-Townsend Band peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
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‘Star Wars (Main Title)’ by London Symphony Orchestra peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
(Saturday, September 17, 1977) — “Star Wars (Main Title)” by the London Symphony Orchestra peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Star Wars (Main Title)’ by London Symphony Orchestra peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
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‘Hard Rock Cafe’ by Carole King peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
(Saturday, September 17, 1977) — “Hard Rock Cafe” by Carole King peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hard Rock Cafe’ by Carole King peaks at #30 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1977)
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‘Drowning in the Sea of Love’/’Just a Dream’ single by Ringo Starr released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1977)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Disco Hit -Drowning In The Sea Of Love -1977'
(Thursday, September 16, 1977) — The single “Drowning in the Sea of Love”/“Just a Dream” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK (Oct. 17, 1977, in the U.S.), the first British single from his forthcoming (sixth solo) album Ringo the 4th. Continue reading ‘Drowning in the Sea of Love’/’Just a Dream’ single by Ringo Starr released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1977)
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‘Soap’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1977)
Video: ''Soap' - Episode 1 (1977)'
(Tuesday, September 13, 1977, 9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Soap, a night-time parody of daytime soap operas starring Katherine Helmond, Cathryn Damon, Richard Mulligan, Robert Mandan and Robert Guillaume, premiered tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘Soap’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1977)
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South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko dies in police custody 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1977)
Video: 'The Life and Death of Steve Biko'
(Monday, September 12, 1977) — Steve Biko, a South African anti-apartheid activist at the forefront of a grassroots campaign known as the Black Consciousness Movement, died today alone in a cell while in police detention in Pretoria, South Africa, triggering an international outcry. Continue reading South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko dies in police custody 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1977)
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‘Roots,’ ‘Sybil’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1977)
Video: 'VAN DYKE AND COMPANY Wins Outstanding Comedy in a Variety or Music Series | Emmy Archive 1977'
(Sunday, September 11, 1977, 9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Roots, the most watched show in television history, dominated the 29th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning six awards, including Outstanding Limited Series. Continue reading ‘Roots,’ ‘Sybil’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1977)
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‘(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher’ by Rita Coolidge peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1977)
(Saturday, September 10, 1977) — “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher” by Rita Coolidge peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher’ by Rita Coolidge peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1977)
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‘Handy Man’ by James Taylor peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1977)
(Saturday, September 10, 1977) — “Handy Man” by James Taylor peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Handy Man’ by James Taylor peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1977)
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Carter, Torrijos sign Panama Canal pacts 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1977)
Video: 'President Jimmy Carter - Statement on the Panama Canal'
(Wednesday, September 7, 1977, 7:35 p.m. EDT) — U.S. President Jimmy Carter and the Commander of Panama’s National Guard, General Omar Torrijos, signed tonight in the Hall of the Americas at the headquarters of the Organization of American States the two treaties that, if ratified by both countries, would transfer control of the Panama Canal to Panama by the year 2000. Continue reading Carter, Torrijos sign Panama Canal pacts 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1977)
