Category Archives: 1970s

The Beatles’ former road manager and personal assistant Mal Evans killed in armed standoff with police 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1976)

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


Video: 'The Tragic & Mysterious Death Of Beatles' Roadie Mal Evans'

(Sunday, January 4, 1976, early evening PST) — Mal Evans, a longtime aide and road manager for the Beatles, was shot to death today by police officers who said he pointed a rifle at them during a domestic disturbance at a rented motel apartment at 8122 West 4th Street in Los Angeles. Continue reading The Beatles’ former road manager and personal assistant Mal Evans killed in armed standoff with police 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1976) →

‘Saturday Night’ by Bay City Rollers peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 3 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, January 3, 1976) — “Saturday Night” by Bay City Rollers peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Saturday Night’ by Bay City Rollers peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 3 1976) →

Ex-Beatle John Lennon shares intimate New Year reflections in Mintz interview 50 years ago today (Jan 1 1976)

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


Video: 'John Lennon Earth News Radio - January 1976'

(Thursday, January 1, 1976) — Former Beatle John Lennon and wife, Yoko Ono, welcomed the new year at their Dakota apartment today with a wide-ranging conversation recorded for a forthcoming segment of Earth News Radio, the syndicated rock-oriented news service hosted by broadcaster Elliot Mintz. Continue reading Ex-Beatle John Lennon shares intimate New Year reflections in Mintz interview 50 years ago today (Jan 1 1976) →

11 killed as bomb rips through baggage claim area at New York’s La Guardia Airport 50 years ago this hour (Dec 29 1975)

1970s


Video: 'Ed Longo LGA.mpg'

(Monday, December 29, 1975, 6:33 p.m. EST) — A powerful bomb ripped through a baggage-claim area at LaGuardia Airport tonight, killing 11 people and injuring 74 others in one of the deadliest unsolved attacks in New York City history. Continue reading 11 killed as bomb rips through baggage claim area at New York’s La Guardia Airport 50 years ago this hour (Dec 29 1975) →

‘Let’s Do It Again’ by The Staple Singers peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 27 1975)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 27, 1975) — “Let’s Do It Again” by The Staple Singers peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Let’s Do It Again’ by The Staple Singers peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 27 1975) →

‘Our Day Will Come’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 20 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 20, 1975) — “Our Day Will Come” by Frankie Valli (featuring Patti Austin) peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Our Day Will Come’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Dec 20 1975) →

‘Barry Lyndon’ historical drama opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Dec 18 1975)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Barry Lyndon' trailer

(Thursday, December 18, 1975, 12:00 p.m. EST) — Barry Lyndon, a British-American period drama film about an Irish rogue who cheats his way to the top of 18th-century British society, opened today at the Baronet Theatre at 993 3rd Avenue in New York City. Continue reading ‘Barry Lyndon’ historical drama opens in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Dec 18 1975) →

Fromme gets life in prison for Ford assassination attempt 50 years ago today (Dec 17 1975)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Squeaky Fromme sentenced to life'

(Wednesday, December 17, 1975) — Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme was sentenced today in Sacramento, California, to life in prison for her Sept. 5, 1975, attempt on the life of President Gerald R. Ford at a hearing at which she screamed and hit the prosecutor with an apple. Continue reading Fromme gets life in prison for Ford assassination attempt 50 years ago today (Dec 17 1975) →

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ epic space opera film premieres in Hollywood 10 years ago this hour (Dec 14 2015)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (25 clips)

(Monday, December 14, 2015, approximately 8:00 p.m. PST) — Star Wars: The Force Awakens, an American epic space opera film produced, co-written, and directed by J. J. Abrams, premiered today at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ epic space opera film premieres in Hollywood 10 years ago this hour (Dec 14 2015) →

George Harrison tapes ‘Rutland Weekend Television’ appearance 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975)

1970s


Video: 'George Harrison - The Pirate Song (Christmas with Rutland Weekend Television, 1976, Restored)'

(Saturday, December 13, 1975) — Former Beatle George Harrison, as pirate “Bob,” recorded an appearance for a special Boxing Day (Dec. 26, 1975) edition of Rutland Weekend Television today at the BBC Television Centre in London, featuring his exclusive performance of the Harrison/Eric Idle composition “The Pirate Song.” Continue reading George Harrison tapes ‘Rutland Weekend Television’ appearance 50 years ago today (Dec 13 1975) →