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)
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)
(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)
(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)
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)
(Saturday, September 3, 1977) — “Barracuda” by Heart peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Barracuda’ by Heart peaks at #11 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1977)
(Saturday, September 3, 1977) — “Edge of the Universe” by the Bee Gees peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Edge of the Universe’ by Bee Gees peaks at #26 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1977)
(Saturday, August 27, 1977) — “Easy” by Commodores peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Easy’ by Commodores peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1977)
(Saturday, August 27, 1977) — “Just a Song Before I Go” by Crosby, Stills & Nash peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just a Song Before I Go’ by Crosby, Stills & Nash peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1977)
(Saturday, August 27, 1977) — “Give a Little Bit” by Supertramp peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Give a Little Bit’ by Supertramp peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1977)
