(Monday, June 2, 1975) — Vice President Nelson Rockefeller said today that his commission’s five-month investigation of the Central Intelligence Agency had found incidents in which the CIA violated the law but no widespread pattern of illegal activity.
Video: 'Rolling Stones 1975 Tour Of The Americas' (11 clips)
(Sunday, June 1, 1975, scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. CDT) — The Rolling Stones began their first tour with guitarist Ron Wood (he was not officially named a Rolling Stone until Dec. 19, 1975) this afternoon with the first of two shows at the LSU Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
(Saturday, May 31, 1975) — “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” by Freddy Fender peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, May 31, 1975) — “How Long” by Ace peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘How Long’ by Ace peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (May 31 1975)
(Saturday, May 31, 1975) — “Sail On, Sailor” by The Beach Boys peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sail On, Sailor’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #49 in USA 50 years ago today (May 31 1975)
Video: 'Listen To What The Man Said'
(Saturday, May 31, 1975) — “Listen to What the Man Said” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band) Wings debuted at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Listen to What the Man Said’ by Wings debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago today (May 31 1975)
Video: '16- Wings- Venus and Mars (Full Album)' (13 clips)
(Tuesday, May 27, 1975) — Venus and Mars by Wings, Paul McCartney’s sixth studio album since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles (the fourth with his British-American band Wings), was released in the U.S. today (it would be released in the UK on May 30, 1975). Continue reading Wings release ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in USA 50 years ago today (May 27 1975)
(Saturday, May 24, 1975) — “Shining Star” by Earth, Wind & Fire peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, May 24, 1975) — “Only Yesterday” by The Carpenters peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Only Yesterday’ by The Carpenters peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (May 24 1975)
(Saturday, May 24, 1975) — “Rainy Day People” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
