(Monday, May 16, 1977, 5:33 p.m. EDT) — A New York Airways Sikorsky S-61L (N619PA) helicopter idling on the heliport atop the Pan Am Building in midtown Manhattan, just after arriving from John F Kennedy Airport, keeled over on a broken landing gear this afternoon, killing four passengers waiting to board, including movie director Michael Findlay.
Parts of a broken blade fell into the streets below, killing one pedestrian.
The accident precipitated the permanent closure of the heliport.
Video: 'THE BEATLES - All you need is love Documentary trailer'
(Saturday, May 14, 1977, 10:32 p.m.-11:28 p.m. BST) — The “Mighty Good: The Beatles” episode of Tony Palmer’s All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music documentary series, featuring a new interview with band member Paul McCartney, was broadcast tonight on Britain’s ITV network, telling the history of the group and their influence on contemporary, mostly American, musicians. Continue reading ‘Mighty Good: The Beatles’ episode airs on ‘All You Need Is Love’ documentary series 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1977)
(Saturday, May 14, 1977) — “When I Need You” by Leo Sayer peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, May 14, 1977) — “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, May 7, 1977) — “Hotel California” by Eagles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hotel California’ by Eagles peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1977)
(Saturday, May 7, 1977) — “Right Time of the Night” by Jennifer Warnes peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, May 7, 1977) — “I Wanna Get Next to You” by Rose Royce peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, May 7, 1977) — “Can’t Stop Dancin'” by Captain & Tennille peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'David Frost extracts apology from Richard Nixon in famed interview'
(Wednesday, May 4, 1977, 7:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) — In the first of a four-part series of exclusive interviews by David Frost, former President Richard M. Nixon said tonight that he had “let the American people down” by lying, disregarding his constitutional oath and abetting the Watergate cover-up while in the White House (click here to watch an extended video from the interviews). Continue reading Nixon tells Frost he ‘let the American people down’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1977)
Video: 'The Beatles - Boys (Live / From "Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years")'
(Wednesday, May 4, 1977) — “The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl,” a live album by The Beatles featuring songs compiled from two performances at the Hollywood Bowl in August 1964 and August 1965, was released today in the U.S. (May 6, 1977, in the UK). Continue reading ‘The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1977)
