Category Archives: 1970s

‘The Immigrant’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago today (May 17 1975)

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

(Saturday, May 17, 1975) — “The Immigrant” by Neil Sedaka (dedicated to former Beatle John Lennon and the immigration problems that he faced) peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Immigrant’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago today (May 17 1975) →

John Lennon appears on ‘WFIL Helping Hand Radio Marathon’ 50 years ago this hour (May 16 1975)

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


Video: 'NEW! John Lennon Philly 1975 - RESTORED AUDIO'

(Friday, May 16, 1975, starting at 5:00 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle John lennon traveled to Philadelphia night to appear on the WFIL Helping Hand Radio Marathon, an event to raise money for multiple sclerosis. Lennon talked on the phone and even did a short stint reading the weather. Continue reading John Lennon appears on ‘WFIL Helping Hand Radio Marathon’ 50 years ago this hour (May 16 1975) →

Wings release ‘Listen to What the Man Said’/’Love in Song’ single 50 years ago today (May 16 1975)

1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Listen To What The Man Said'

(Friday, May 16, 1975) — “Listen to What the Man Said“/”Love in Song” by (ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings, the first single from the group’s forthcoming album Venus and Mars, was released in the UK today (in the U.S. on May 23, 1975). Continue reading Wings release ‘Listen to What the Man Said’/’Love in Song’ single 50 years ago today (May 16 1975) →

41 U.S. servicemen killed in Mayaguez incident 50 years ago this hour (May 15 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'The Mayaguez Incident'

(Thursday, May 15, 1975, 6:12 a.m. Indochina Time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — U.S. forces launched an assault on the Cambodian island of Koh Tang today in an effort to rescue the crew of the American merchant ship SS Mayaguez, marking the last official battle of the Vietnam War. Continue reading 41 U.S. servicemen killed in Mayaguez incident 50 years ago this hour (May 15 1975) →

Jefferson Starship performs in New York’s Central Park 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Jefferson Starship · Live in Central Park: May 12,' (16 clips)

(Monday, May 12, 1975, concert was scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. EDT) — The Jefferson Starship (formerly the Jefferson Airplane) opened the New York summer season for pop music this afternoon with a free concert on the Great Lawn of Central Park. Continue reading Jefferson Starship performs in New York’s Central Park 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1975) →

Cambodian navy seizes unarmed U.S. ship Mayaguez 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1975)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'The Mayaguez Incident'

(Monday, May 12, 1975, 2:18 p.m. Indochina Time; part of the aftermath of Cambodian Civil War) — The White House announced today the new Cambodian government had seized an American merchant ship, the Mayaguez, in international waters. Continue reading Cambodian navy seizes unarmed U.S. ship Mayaguez 50 years ago this hour (May 12 1975) →

‘Walking in Rhythm’ by The Blackbyrds peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (May 10 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 10, 1975) — “Walking in Rhythm” by The Blackbyrds peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Walking in Rhythm’ by The Blackbyrds peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (May 10 1975) →

‘Young Americans’ by David Bowie peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago today (May 10 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, May 10, 1975) — “Young Americans” by David Bowie peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Young Americans’ by David Bowie peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago today (May 10 1975) →