Category Archives: 1970s

‘Harry Truman’ by Chicago peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1975)

(Saturday, April 5, 1975) — “Harry Truman” by Chicago peaks at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Harry Truman’ by Chicago peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1975)

Ford, Kissinger, Weyland conclude deadlock is best hope for Vietnam 50 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1975)


Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 11' (Apr. 5, 1975, at 34:34)

(Saturday, April 5, 1975, 7:27-8:56 a.m. PDT; during the 1975 Spring Offensive of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — Just back from South Vietnam, General Frederick Weyand met today with U.S. President Gerald Ford and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at Palm Springs. Continue reading Ford, Kissinger, Weyland conclude deadlock is best hope for Vietnam 50 years ago this hour (Apr 5 1975)

Microsoft founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen 50 years ago today (Apr 4 1975)


Video: 'Bill Gates and Paul Allen's Microsoft Legacy | Apr 4, 1975 | Today In History'

(Friday, April 4, 1975) — Microsoft, a multinational computer technology corporation, was founded today by Bill Gates, 19, and Paul Allen, 22, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Continue reading Microsoft founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen 50 years ago today (Apr 4 1975)

John Lennon interviewed for ‘Un jour futur’ 50 years ago today (Apr 4 1975)


Video: 'Entretien avec John Lennon - 1975'

(Friday, April 4, 1975) — Former Beatle John Lennon was interviewed by Jean-Francois Vallee today at his just vacated apartment in Sutton Place in New York City for the June 28, 1975, edition of French TV program Un jour futur to promote his latest studio album Rock ‘N’ Roll. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed for ‘Un jour futur’ 50 years ago today (Apr 4 1975)

78 Vietnam orphans killed in Saigon plane crash 50 years ago this hour (Apr 4 1975)


Video: '20th Century with Mike Wallace - Guerra do Vietnã (1994)' (Apr. 4, 1975, at 12:13)

(Friday, April 4, 1975, 4:45 p.m. Saigon Standard Time; during Operation Babylift, part of the Vietnam War, Indochina Wars and Cold War) — More than 130 people, most of them children, were killed today when a U.S. Air Force transport plane evacuating Vietnamese orphans crash-landed shortly after takeoff from Saigon. Continue reading 78 Vietnam orphans killed in Saigon plane crash 50 years ago this hour (Apr 4 1975)

Thieu meets with American officials, pleads for help 50 years ago today (Apr 2 1975)


Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 11' (Apr. 2, 1975, at 34:10)

(Wednesday, April 2, 1975; during the The Hue–Da Nang Campaign of the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu, still believing that America would not abandon him, met today with U.S. Ambassador Graham Martin and President Gerald Ford’s special envoy, General Frederick Weyand, who promised to recommend more aid.

Cambodian city falls to Khmer Rouge as President Lon Nol flees 50 years ago today (Apr 1 1975)


Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-9) Cambodia and Laos' (Apr. 1, 1975, at 48:43)

(Tuesday, April 1, 1975, early afternoon Indochina Time; during the Cambodian Civil War, part of the Vietnam War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — With Khmer Rouge guerrillas taking Neak Leung, a key strategic town along the Mekong River, Cambodian President Lon Nol resigned today and departed Pochentong International Airport west of Phnom Penh into exile. Continue reading Cambodian city falls to Khmer Rouge as President Lon Nol flees 50 years ago today (Apr 1 1975)

James Ruppert kills 11 members of his family in Hamilton, Ohio 50 years ago this hour (Mar 30 1975)


Video: 'James Ruppert Archive Video: The Easter Sunday Massacre'

(Easter Sunday, March 30, 1975, at around 4:00 p.m. EDT)James Ruppert, 41, killed 11 members of his family today at his mother’s home in Hamilton, Ohio.

‘Lady Marmalade’ by Labelle peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975)

(Saturday, March 29, 1975) — “Lady Marmalade” by Labelle peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Lady Marmalade’ by Labelle peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975)

‘Express’ by B. T. Express peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975)

(Saturday, March 29, 1975) — “Express” by B. T. Express peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Express’ by B. T. Express peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 29 1975)