Category Archives: 1970s

‘Takin’ Care of Business’ by Bachman–Turner Overdrive peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 10, 1974) — “Takin’ Care of Business” by Bachman–Turner Overdrive peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Takin’ Care of Business’ by Bachman–Turner Overdrive peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1974) →

Gerald Ford sworn in as 38th U.S. president, declaring ‘our long nightmare is over’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'Swearing in Ceremony of Gerald R. Ford as 38th President of the United States, August 9. 1974'

(Friday, August 9, 1974, 12:03 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — Gerald Rudolph Ford became the 38th president of the United States today, promising that “our long national nightmare is over.” Continue reading Gerald Ford sworn in as 38th U.S. president, declaring ‘our long nightmare is over’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1974) →

U.S. President Richard Nixon warns against bitterness and revenge in emotional farewell to White House staff 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'President Nixon's Farewell to the White House Staff'

(Friday, August 9, 1974, 9:32 a.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — U.S. President Richard M. Nixon, his face wet with tears, bade an emotional farewell to the remnants of his broken administration today, urging its members to be proud of their record in government and warning them against bitterness, self-pity, and revenge. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon warns against bitterness and revenge in emotional farewell to White House staff 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1974) →

‘I shall resign’: Richard Nixon becomes first U.S. President to announce his resignation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'CBS News vault: 1974 Nixon resignation'

(Thursday, August 8, 1974, 9:01 p.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, announced tonight that he had given up his long and arduous fight to remain in office and would resign, effective at noon tomorrow. Continue reading ‘I shall resign’: Richard Nixon becomes first U.S. President to announce his resignation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1974) →

Two Beatles reunite in Los Angeles to record two tracks for Ringo Starr’s next solo album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 6 1974)

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


Video: 'John Lennon - Only You' (first version)

(Tuesday, August 6, 1974, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. PDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon flew from New York to Los Angeles today to record two tracks with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr this evening at Sunset Sound studios for the drummer’s second solo rock album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Two Beatles reunite in Los Angeles to record two tracks for Ringo Starr’s next solo album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 6 1974) →

Ringo Starr records ‘Oo-Wee’ backing track in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 5 1974)

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


Video: 'Oo-Wee'

(Monday, August 5, 1974, 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. PDT) — Sessions for former Beatle Ringo Starr’s second solo rock album Goodnight Vienna continued tonight as the former Beatle recorded the backing track to his composition (with Vini Poncia) “Oo-Wee” at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. Continue reading Ringo Starr records ‘Oo-Wee’ backing track in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 5 1974) →

U.S. President Richard Nixon admits cover-up role in Watergate scandal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'From the archives: Nixon's Watergate "smoking gun" tape released'

(Monday, August 5, 1974, approximately 4:30 p.m. EDT; during the Watergate scandal) — In a sharp setback to his fight against impeachment, U.S. President Richard Nixon admitted this afternoon that six days after the Watergate burglary he ordered a halt to the investigation of the break?in for political as well as national security reasons and that he kept the evidence from his lawyers and supporters on the House Judiciary Committee. Continue reading U.S. President Richard Nixon admits cover-up role in Watergate scandal 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1974) →

‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’ by Steely Dan peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 3, 1974) — “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” by Steely Dan peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’ by Steely Dan peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1974) →