Category Archives: 1970s

Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974)

1970s, U.S. Presidents, Watergate


Video: 'CBS News Special Report: The Watergate Indictments, March 1, 1974'

(Friday, March 1, 1974, approximately 11:00 a.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard M. Nixon were indicted today by a federal grand jury in Washington on charges of conspiring to obstruct justice in connection with the Watergate break-in. Continue reading Seven former high-ranking aides to U.S. President Richard Nixon are indicted on conspiracy charges related to Watergate break-in 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1974) →

‘Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 23, 1974) — “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974) →

‘Last Time I Saw Him’ by Diana Ross peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 23, 1974) — “Last Time I Saw Him” by Diana Ross peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Last Time I Saw Him’ by Diana Ross peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974) →

‘Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 23, 1974) — “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974) →

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr releases ‘Oh My My’/’Step Lightly’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1974)

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


Video: 'Oh My My'

(Monday, February 18, 1974) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr released “Oh My My“/”Step Lightly” in the U.S. today (Jan. 9, 1976 in the UK), the third and final single from his first solo rock music album Ringo. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr releases ‘Oh My My’/’Step Lightly’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1974) →

‘Love’s Theme’ by The Love Unlimited Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 9, 1974) — “Love’s Theme” by The Love Unlimited Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love’s Theme’ by The Love Unlimited Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1974) →

‘Let Me Be There’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 9, 1974) — “Let Me Be There” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Let Me Be There’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1974) →

‘I Shall Sing’ by Art Garfunkel peaks at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1974)

1970s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, February 9, 1974) — “I Shall Sing” by Art Garfunkel peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Shall Sing’ by Art Garfunkel peaks at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1974) →

‘Jet’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #69 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1974)

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

(Saturday, February 9, 1974) — “Jet” by Paul McCartney & Wings debuted at #69 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Jet’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #69 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1974) →

Mel Brooks’ ‘Blazing Saddles’ comedy film opens in Manhattan 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1974)

1970s, Movies 1970s


Video: 'Blazing Saddles' trailer

(Thursday, February 7, 1974, scheduled to start at 12 noon EST) — Blazing Saddles, an American satirical postmodernist Western black comedy film about a black sheriff who takes on a corrupt town boss and a sultry saloon singer, opened today at the Sutton Theater at 205 E. 57th Street in Manhattan. Continue reading Mel Brooks’ ‘Blazing Saddles’ comedy film opens in Manhattan 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1974) →