Category Archives: 1970s

‘Magical Mystery Tour’ by Ambrosia peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Magical Mystery Tour” by Ambrosia (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ by Ambrosia peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977) →

John Lennon interviewed at the circus in New York 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Imagine John Lennon 1988' (Mar. 29, 1977, at 1:09:07)

(Tuesday, March 29, 1977) — Former Beatle John Lennon was interviewed by ABC Channel 7 News today while attending the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Madison Square Garden in New York City with his wife Yoko, son Sean and The Rolling Stones’ lead singer Mick Jagger. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed at the circus in New York 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1977) →

‘Rocky’ wins Best Picture at 49th Academy Awards 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s


Video: '1977 Oscars' (26 videos)

(Monday, March 28, 1977, 7:00 p.m.-10:38 p.m. PST) — Rocky, an American sports drama film about a dimwitted boxer who fights to prove he can go the distance against a glamorous champ, won three Oscars tonight at the 49th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (John G. Avildsen). Continue reading ‘Rocky’ wins Best Picture at 49th Academy Awards 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1977) →

Woody Allen’s ‘Annie Hall’ premieres in Los Angeles 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1977)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Annie Hall' trailer

(Sunday, March 27, 1977) — Annie Hall, an American romantic comedy film about a comedian and an aspiring singer who try to overcome their neuroses and find happiness, premiered tonight as the closing night film at the Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Filmex). Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Annie Hall’ premieres in Los Angeles 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1977) →

583 people killed aviation’s worst disaster 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1977)

1970s


Video: 'Tenerife Airport Disaster'

(Sunday, March 27, 1977, 5:06:56 p.m. WET) — In the worst disaster in aviation history, 583 people were killed today when a KLM Boeing 747, attempting to take off in heavy fog, crashed into a Pan Am 747 on an airport runway at Los Rodeos Airport, on the Spanish island of Tenerife, Canary Islands. Continue reading 583 people killed aviation’s worst disaster 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1977) →

‘Crackerbox Palace’ by George Harrison peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1977)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Saturday, March 26, 1977) — “Crackerbox Palace” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Crackerbox Palace’ by George Harrison peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1977) →